Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

A wind that blows aimlessly is no good to anyone.

A thousand time knocked down by life

Son, if you were any farther from fine you'd be in Nebraska.

It is not trying that is ever going to bring us home. All this trying leads up to the vital moment at which you turn to God and say, ‘You must do this. I can't.

I look forward to a life partner who can look after me and respect me.

I would like to see anyone be able to achieve their dreams, and that's what this organization does.

The two party system just means that the corporations cut two checks instead of one.

Judge not unless you judge yourself

Perhaps there is no more dangerous place for a Christian to be than in safety and comfort, detached from the suffering of others.

When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep. So your chimneys I sweep, and in soot I sleep.