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

What a ready passport wealth gives its possessor to the good opinions of this world!

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

Water is the grand epic of creation; and there is not a human soul but feels the influence of its majesty, its power, or its beauty.

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

A man is never more satisfied than when he is confirming a favorite theory.

Do not, as you value the health and happiness of those who sit at your table, place before them hot leavened bread or biscuit.