“The almighty Lord set two targets for me: the abolishment of slavery and the reformation of manners”

“The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty as the son who neglects them”

“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected”

“Work is a necessary evil to be avoided”

“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt”

“An undutiful daughter will prove an unmanageable wife”