There is often as much independence in not being led as in not being driven.

He who can suppress a moments anger may prevent a day of sorrow.

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to the one that follows, both by the tendency of our evil nature and by the power of habit, which holds us as by a destiny

Thoroughly to teach another is the best way to learn for yourself.

Whatever our place allotted to us by Providence that for us is the post of honor and duty. God estimates us, not by the position we are in, but by the way in which we fill it.

Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong ones in the past - the best evidence of regret for them that we can offer, or the world receive.

No true civilization can be expected permanently to continue which is not based on the great principles of Christianity.