Duty is the sublimest work in the English language.

Postal officials say that before Christmas they receive tons of letters written to Santa Claus, but after Christmas how few letters of thanks are sent to him! From childhood onward, human beings seem to be characterized by thanklessness.

My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.

You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.

My heart bleeds at the death of every one of our gallant men.