I laugh, for hope hath a happy place with me; If my boat sinks, 'tis to another sea.

We never know a greater character unless there is in ourselves something congenial to it.

It has often been observed, that those who have the most time at their disposal profit by it the least. A single hour a day, steadily given to the study of some interesting subject, brings unexpected accumulations of knowledge.

The sin that now rises to memory as your bosom sin, let this first of all be withstood and mastered. Oppose it instantly by a detestation of it, by a firm will to conquer it, by reflection, by reason, and by prayer.

Books are true levelers. They give to all, who will faithfully use them, the society, the spiritual presence, of the best and greatest of our race.

One good anecdote is worth a volume of biography.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.