Some of the best lessons we ever learn we learn from our mistakes and failures. — The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future.

Preventives of evil are far better than remedies; cheaper and easier of application, and surer in result.

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.

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.

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.

Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past.

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