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.

Nothing impresses the mind with a deeper feeling of loneliness than to tread the silent and deserted scene of former throng and pageant.

No man knows what the wife of his bosom is until he has gone with her through the fiery trials of this world.

There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse.

The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion.

One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.

I have often had occasion to remark the fortitude with which women sustain the most overwhelming reverses of fortunes.