Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.

Some men at the approach of a dispute neigh like horses. Unless there be an argument, they think nothing is doing. Some talkers excel in the precision with which they formulate their thoughts, so that you get from them somewhat to remember; others lay criticism asleep by a charm. Especially women use words that are not words,--as steps in a dance are not steps,--but reproduce the genius of that they speak of; as the sound of some bells makes us think of the bell merely, whilst the church chimes in the distance bring the church and its serious memories before us.

Fear God, and where you go men shall think they walk in hallowed cathedrals.

Skepticism is unbelief in cause and effect.

Our day of dependence, our long apprenticeship to the learning of other lands, draws to a close. The millions, that around us arerushing into life, cannot always be fed on the sere remains of foreign harvests.

Not gold, but only man can make a people great and strong; men who, for truth and honor's sake, stand fast and suffer long.

You may regret calamities if you can thereby help the sufferer, but if you cannot, mind your own business.