Why is it that water, so monotonous in its characteristics, should nevertheless possess a charm for every mind? I believe it is chiefly because it bears the impress of the Creator, which we feel neither the power of time or of man can efface or alter.

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

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

No influence is so powerful as that of the mother.

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.

Oh, wondrous power! how little understood, Entrusted to the mother's mind alone, To fashion genius, form the soul for good, Inspire a West, or train a Washington.

There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother, but next in rank in efficacy is that of the schoolmaster.