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

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

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.

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 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.

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

No influence is so powerful as that of the mother.