Indolence is the dry rot of even a good mind and a good character; the practical uselessness of both. It is the waste of what might be a happy and useful life.

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

Some so speak in exaggerations and superlatives that we need to make a large discount from their statements before we can come at their real meaning.

Sincerity is not test of truth-no evidence of correctness of conduct. You may take poison sincerely believing it the needed medicine, but will it save your life?

Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate are often more impressive and powerful than argument.

Contemplation is to knowledge what digestion is to food - the way to get life out of it

Where duty is plain delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may be both wisdom and safety.