Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame.

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.

Accurate knowledge is the basis of correct opinions; the want of it makes the opinions of most people of little value.

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

Ridicule is the first and last argument of fools.

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.