Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears.

The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.

The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our enemy with the least harm to ourselves and this of course is to be effected by stratagem.

Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks, shall win my love.

Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.