In what way, or by what manner of working, God changes a soul from evil to good, how He impregnates the barren rock--the priceless gems and gold--is to the human mind an impenetrable mystery, in all cases alike.

All powerful souls have kindred with each other

The book of Job is pure Arab poetry of the highest and most antique cast.

The paternal and filial duties discipline the heart, and prepare it for the love of all mankind. The intensity of private attachment encourages, not prevents, universal benevolence.

Alone, Alone, all, all alone, Alone on a wide wide sea! And never saint took pity on My soul in agony

A Court has no right to strain the law because it causes hardship.

...in consequence of the film of familiarity and selfish solicitude, we have eyes yet see not, ears that hear not, and hearts that neither feel nor understand.