Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up

When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can.

God never jests with us, and will not compromise the end of nature, by permitting any inconsequence in its procession.

Self reliance, the height and perfection of man, is reliance on God.

No matter how much faculty of idle seeing a man has, the step from knowing to doing is rarely taken.

We legislate against forestalling and monopoly; we would have a common granary for the poor; but the selfishness which hoards thecorn for high prices, is the preventative of famine; and the law of self-preservation is surer policy than any legislation can be.

Go put your creed into your deed, Nor speak with double tongue.