It behooves us always to bear in mind, that while actions are always to be judged by the immutable standard of right and wrong, the judgments which we pass upon men must be qualified by considerations of age, country, station, and other accidental circumstances; and it will then be found that he who is most charitable in his judgment is generally the least unjust.

Mild arch of promise! on the evening sky Thou shinest fair with many a lovely ray, Each in the other melting.

I cannot believe in an eternity of hell. I hope God will forgive me if I err; but in this matter I cannot say, "Lord help my unbelief."

My days among the dead are passed; Around me I behold, Where'er these casual eyes are cast, The mighty minds of old; My never-failing friends are they, With whom I converse day by day.

That charity is bad which takes from independence its proper pride, from mendicity its salutary shame.

Our knowledge, is our power, and God our strength.

Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life.