What in the rising man was industry and economy, becomes in the rich man parsimony and avarice.

This is a speculating and selfish age; and to think 'money will answer all things,' is too much the characteristic of Americans.

many tender, delicate mothers, seem to think that to make their children eat, is all that is requisite to make them great.

The fearful are the failing.

Next to genius is the power of feeling where true genius lies.

There is something in the decay of nature that awakens thought, even in the most trifling mind.

There is small danger of being starved in our land of plenty; but the danger of being stuffed is imminent.