To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all the great truths which atheism would deny.

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes.

Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.