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

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

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

If rich men would remember that shrouds have no pockets, they would, while living, share their wealth with their children, and give for the good of others, and so know the highest pleasure wealth can give.

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

One of the great lessons the fall of the leaf teaches, is this: do your work well and then be ready to depart when God shall call.

My books are my tools, and the greater their variety and perfection the greater the help to my literary work.