The axioms of physics translate the laws of ethics. Thus, "the whole is greater than its part;" "reaction is equal to action;" "the smallest weight may be made to lift the greatest, the difference of weight being compensated by time;" and many the like propositions, which have an ethical as well as physical sense. These propositions have a much more extensive and universal sense when applied to human life, than when confined to technical use.

Whenever the pulpit is usurped by a formalist, then is the worshipper defrauded and disconsolate.

Life is a series of surprises and would not be worth taking or keeping if it were not.

Gross and obscure natures, however decorated, seem impure shambles; but character gives splendor to youth, and awe to wrinkled skin and gray hairs.

The measure of action is the sentiment from which it proceeds. The greatest action may easily be one of the most private circumstance.

The whole of heraldry and of chivalry is in courtesy. A man of fine manners shall pronounce your name with all the ornament that titles of nobility could ever add.

He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.