Attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it.

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.

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to the one that follows, both by the tendency of our evil nature and by the power of habit, which holds us as by a destiny

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

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.

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.

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.