The injustice of men subserves the justice of God, and often His mercy.

Our faults afflict us more than our good deeds console. Pain is ever uppermost in the conscience as in the heart.

There are not good things enough in life to indemnify us for the neglect of a single duty.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

Where there is a question of economy, I prefer privation.

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings, which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

What I value most next to eternity is time.