A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.

A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.

Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.

Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.

But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will read more

But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out. [Numb!2:23].

Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does read more

Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately.

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

Fear is the biggest motivator.

Fear is the biggest motivator.