To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power.

Preventives of evil are far better than remedies; cheaper and easier of application, and surer in result.

Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment, but there is death in them at the end.

True religion extends alike to the intellect and the heart. Intellect is in vain if it lead not to emotion, and emotion is vain if not enlightened by intellect; and both are vain if not guided by truth and leading to duty.

We never do evil so thoroughly and heartily as when led to it by an honest but perverted, because mistaken, conscience.

To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power.

All things are ordered by God, but His providence takes in our free agency, as well as His own sovereignty.