We weep over the graves of infants and the little ones taken from us by death; but an early grave may be the shortest way to heaven.

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

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.

Nature hath nothing made so base, but can read some instruction to the wisest man.

Common sense is, of all kinds, the most uncommon. It implies good judgment, sound discretion, and true and practical wisdom applied to common life.

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

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