As far as mental development is concerned, we should never be complacent. We can develop our minds infinitely - there is no limitation.
The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.
What is it that affectionate parents require of their Children; for all their care, anxiety, and toil on their accounts? Only that they would be wise and virtuous, Benevolent and kind.
The heart is long, very long in receiving the convictions that is forced upon it by reason. . . affection still lingers in the Bosom, even after esteem has taken its flight.
Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues.
Dark and sour humours, especially those which have a spice of malevolence in them, are vastly disagreeable. Such men have no music in their souls.
There are way too many comedians now.
Spending a weekend with Hitler would have been boring in the extreme, although you would have had a greater certainty in coming back alive.
Do not walk in the path of human reason, and resist the pressures that would project you into conjectures about the future. Live one day at a time! Simply striving to bring joy to your Father's heart is enough to keep you occupied. For you know that He loves you, and you will find your peace as you rest in Him.
We make a god out of whatever we find most joy in. So find your joy in God and be done with all idolatry.