A life all turbulence and noise may seem To him that leads it wise and to be praised, But wisdom is a pearl with most success Sought in still waters.

Far happier are the dead methinks than they who look for death and fear it every day.

When nations are to perish in their sins, 'tis in the Church the leprosy begins.

The art of poetry is to touch the passions, and its duty to lead them on the side of virtue.

A teacher should be sparing of his smile.

Good sense, good health, good conscience, and good fame,--all these belong to virtue, and all prove that virtue has a title to your love.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.