The word of knowledge, strictly employed, implies three things: truth, proof, and conviction.

One way in which fools succeed where wise men fail is that through ignorance of the danger they sometimes go coolly about a hazardous business.

A man who gives his children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them fortune.

Fancy, when once brought into religion, knows not where to stop. It is like one of those fiends in old stories which any one could raise, but which, when raised, could never be kept within the magic circle.

If all our wishes were gratified, most of our pleasures would be destroyed.

Proverbs accordingly are somewhat analogous to those medical Formulas which, being in frequent use, are kept ready-made-up in the chemists’ shops, and which often save the framing of a distinct Prescription.

To know your ruling passion, examine your castles in the air.