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.

People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.

In civilized society we all depend upon each other, and our happiness is very much owing to the good opinion of mankind.

Of him that hopes to be forgiven it is indispensably required that he forgive. It is, therefore, superfluous to urge any other motive. On this great duty eternity is suspended, and to him that refuses to practise it, the throne of mercy is inaccessible, and the Saviour of the world has been born in vain.

Fear naturally quickens the flight of guilt.

We must consider how very little history there is--I mean real, authentic history. That certain kings reigned and certain battles were fought, we can depend upon as true; but all the coloring, all the philosophy, of history is conjecture.

The faults of a man loved or honoured sometimes steal secretly and imperceptibly upon the wise and virtuous, but by injudicious fondness or thoughtless vanity are adopted with design.