We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men.

However novel it may appear, I shall venture the assertion, that, until women assume the place in society which good sense and good feeling alike assign to them, human improvement must advance but feebly.

And when did mere preaching do any good? Put something in the place of these things. Fill the vacuum of the mind.

Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.

I'm always feeling like I'm lacking wisdom. This reassurance that one can ask God for that and it will happen is certainly reassuring to me.

My dad said, 'Stay humble, and you gotta work harder than everybody else.' My mom said, 'Always be yourself.' She always told me only God can judge me.

God is displeased at the diffidence of souls who love Him sincerely and whom He Himself loves.

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor.