The great end of education is, to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers, rather than fill it with the accumulation of others.

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

Prejudices are rarely overcome by argument; not being founded in reason they cannot be destroyed by logic.

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

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

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

Apothegms are the wisdom of the past condensed for the instruction and guidance of the present.