It requires but a few threads of hope, for the heart that is skilled in the secret, to weave a web of happiness.

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

self-control, in every station and to every individual, is indispensable, if people would retain that equanimity of mind, which, depending on self-respect, is the essential of contentment and happiness.

There are few sensations more painful, than, in the midst of deep grief, to know that the season which we have always associated with mirth and rejoicing is at hand.

The most welcome guest in society will ever be the one to whose mind everything is a suggestion, and whose words suggest something to everybody.

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

It is a bad business, dealing in lottery tickets ... Riches got in such a hasty manner never wear well.