It has been more wittily than charitably said that hell is paved with good intentions; they have their place in heaven also.

In fall-orbed glory, yonder moon divine, Rolls through the dark blue depths.

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 is another world for all that live and move-a better one!

To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward doing. But if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible.

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

Would you who judge of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of pleasure, take this rule; whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes off the relish of spiritual things; in short; whatever increases the strength and authority of your body over your mind, that is sin to you; however innocent it may be in itself.