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.

Americans have two ardent passions; the love of liberty, and love of distinction.

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

The fearful are the failing.

There can be no education without leisure; and without leisure, education is worthless.

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