A woman's best qualities do not reside in her intellect, but in her affections. She gives refreshment by her sympathies, rather than by her knowledge.

Cheerfulness is also an excellent wearing quality. It has been called the bright weather of the heart.

Diligence, above all, is the mother of good luck.

Mere political reform will not cure the manifold evils which now afflict society. There requires a social reform, a domestic reform, an individual reform.

Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character.

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.

Those who have most to do, and are willing to work, will find the most time.