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

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 is no impossibility to him who stands prepared to conquer every hazard. The fearful are the failing.

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

Next to genius is the power of feeling where true genius lies.

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