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.

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

He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.

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

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

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.