It is a grand old name, that of gentleman, and has been recognized as a rank and power in all stages of society. To possess this character is a dignity of itself, commanding the instinctive homage of every generous mind, and those who will not bow to titular rank will yet do homage to the gentleman. His qualities depend not upon fashion or manners, but upon moral worth; not on personal possessions, but on personal qualities.

Marriage like government is a series of compromises. One must give and take, repair and restrain, endure and be patient.

The truest politeness comes of sincerity.

Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh to -day as when they first passed through their authors' minds ages ago.

Childhood is like a mirror, which reflects in after life the images first presented to it.

National progress is the sum of individual industry, energy, and uprightness, as national decay is of individual idleness, selfishness, and vice.

No laws, however stringent, can make the idle industrious, the thriftless provident, or the drunken sober.