The laws are with us, and God on our side.

Some voluntary castaways there will always be, whom no fostering kindness and no parental care can preserve from self-destruction; but if any are lost for want of care and culture, there is a sin of omission in the society to which they belong.

What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.

My notions of life are much the same as they are about traveling; there is a good deal of amusement on the road; but, after all, one wants to be at rest.

There are three things in speech that ought to be considered before some things are spoken--the manner, the place and the time.

Few people give themselves time to be friends.