An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man; as, monachism of the Hermit Anthony, the Reformation of Luther, Quakerism of Fox, Methodism of Wesley, abolition of Clarkson. Scipio, Milton called "the height of Rome;" and all history resolves itself easily into the biography of a few stout and earnest persons. Let a man, then, know his worth, and keep things under his feet.

If a man carefully examine his thoughts he will be surprised to find how much he lives in the future. His well-being is always ahead. Such a creature is probably immortal.

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

Earth laughs in flowers to see her boastful boys Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs; Who steer the plough, but cannot steer their feet Clear of the grave.

And, in fine, the ancient precept, "Know thyself," and the modern precept, "Study nature," become at last one maxim.

As soon as a child has left the room his strewn toys become affecting.

The cure for false theology is motherwit. Forget your books and traditions, and obey your moral perceptions at this hour.