No influence is so powerful as that of the mother.

Some determined advocates of the vegetable system maintain, that the teeth and stomach of the monkey correspond, in structure, very closely with that of man, yet it lives on fruits - therefore if man followed nature, he would live on fruits and vegetables. But though the anatomical likeness between man and monkeys is striking, yet it is not complete; the difference may be and doubtless is precisely that which makes a difference of diet necessary to nourish and develope their dissimilar natures. Those who should live as the monkeys do would most closely resemble them.

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.

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

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

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

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