Savages cling to a local god of one tribe or town. The broad ethics of Jesus were quickly narrowed to village theologies, which preach an election or favoritism.

The "times," "the age" what is that, but a few profound persons and a few active persons who epitomize the times?

There was never a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him to sleep.

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good. 'Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.

The gentleman is a man of truth, lord of his own actions, and expressing that lordship in his behavior, not in any manner dependent and servile either on persons, or opinions, or possessions.

Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others.

Wait, and thy soul shall speak.