Riches are always over estimated; the enjoyment they give is more in the pursuit than the possession.

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.

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

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

In this age of innovation perhaps no experiment will have an influence more important on the character and happiness of our society than the granting to females the advantages of a systematic and thorough education.

The fearful are the failing.

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.