It is with words as with sunbeams - the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn.

As sure as God is good, so surely there is no such thing as necessary evil.

Let us depart! the universal sun Confines not to one land his blessed beams; Nor is man rooted, like a tree, whose seed, the winds on some ungenial soil have cast there, where it cannot prosper.

The history of any private family, however humble, could it be fully related for five or six generations, would illustrate the state and progress of society better than the most elaborate dissertation.

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

Love is indestructible, Its holy flame forever burneth; From heaven it came, to heaven returneth.

There was a time when I believed in the persuadability of man, and had the mania of man-mending. Experience has taught me better. The ablest physician can do little in the great lazar-house of society. He acts the wisest part who retires from the contagion.