Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.

Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, 'tis being flayed alive.

Trials make the promise sweet, Trials give new life to prayer; Trials bring me to His feet, Lay me low, and keep me there.

A teacher should be sparing of his smile.

Absence of occupation is not rest.

Pleasure admitted in undue degree, enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.