A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over to others and to themselves with some show of benevolent sentiment.

Affection can withstand very severe storms of vigor, but not a long polar frost of indifference.

Tears are the softening showers which cause the seed of heaven to spring up in the human heart.

We build statues out of snow, and weep to see them melt.

come he slow or come he fast it is but death that comes at last

The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.

Many a law, many a commandment have I broken, but my word never.