We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in rational inquiries, but many other intellectual pleasures

Celestial wisdom calms the mind.

Few have abilities so much needed by the rest of the world as to be caressed on their own terms; and he that will not condescend to recommend himself by external embellishments must submit to the fate of just sentiment meanly expressed, and be ridiculed and forgotten before he is understood.

There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.

Lectures were once useful; but now when all can read, and books are so numerous, lectures are unnecessary.

Riches seldom make their owners rich.

Long customs are not easily broken; he that attempts to change the course of his own life very often labors in vain; and how shall we do that for others, which we are seldom able to do for ourselves.