The borrower runs in his own debt.

When I first open my eyes upon the morning meadows and look out upon the beautiful world, I thank God I am alive.

The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship

The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.

The progress of religion is steadily to its identity with morals. Strength enters just as much as the moral element prevails.

Thefts never enrich; alms never impoverish; murder will speak out of stone walls. The least admixture of a lie-for example, the taint of vanity, the least attempt to make a good impression, a favorable appearance-will instantly vitiate the effect.

A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.