Every human being has a work to carry on within, duties to perform abroad, influence to exert, which are peculiarly his, and which no conscience but his own can teach.

Labor is discovered to be the grand conqueror, enriching and building up nations more surely than the proudest battles.

Love is the life of the soul. It is the harmony of the universe.

Whatever you may suffer, speak the truth. Be worthy of the entire confidence of your associates. Consider what is right as to what must be done. It is not necessary that you should keep your property, or even your life, but it is necessary that you should hold fast your integrity.

No one should part with their individuality and become that of another.

All noble enthusiasms pass through a feverish stage, and grow wiser and more serene

Undoubtedly a man is to labor to better his condition, but first to better himself.