I have more confidence in the charity which begins in the home and diverges into a large humanity, than in the worldwide philanthropy which begins at the outside of our horizon to converge into egotism.
Nothing will make us so charitable and tender to the faults of others as by self-examination thoroughly to know our own.
With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right—as God gives us to see the right—let us strive on to finish the work we are in.
CHEERFULNESS.
Efforts to be permanently useful must be uniformly joyous, a spirit all sunshine, graceful from very gladness, beautiful because bright.
Cheerful looks make every dish a feast.
Sweetness of spirit and sunshine is famous for dispelling fears and difficulties; patience is a mighty help to the burden-bearer.
The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.
The soul that perpetually overflows with kindness and sympathy will always be cheerful.
