There is nothing so elastic as the human mind. The more we are obliged to do, the more we are able to accomplish.

Never think that God's delays are God's denials. True prayer always receives what it asks, or something better.

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

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

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is still better.

Let your holidays be associated with great public events, and they may be the life of patriotism as well as a source of relaxation and personal employment.

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