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

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

Unbelief, in distinction from disbelief, is a confession of ignorance where honest inquiry might easily find the truth. - "Agnostic" is but the Greek for "ignoramus."

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 most we can get out of life is its discipline for ourselves, and its usefulness for others.

What we gave, we have; What we spent, we had; What we left, we lost.

Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your affliction.