The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.