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

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

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.

Conscience is merely our own judgment of the right or wrong of our actions, and so can never be a safe guide unless enlightened by the word of God.

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.

Some men are born old, and some men never seem so. If we keep well and cheerful, we are always young and at last die in youth even when in years would count as old.

Duty performed gives clearness and firmness to faith, and faith thus strengthened through duty becomes the more assured and satisfying to the soul.