The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.

The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.

The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion.

It lightens the stroke to draw near to Him who handles the rod.

A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary, it rose among trials and reverses, and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.

The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.