Where the roots of private virtue are diseased, the fruit of public probity cannot but be corrupt.

The office of the public teacher is an unenviable and thankless one.

The Ethical Society, therefore, is like a Church in maintaining, and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the custom of public assemblies on Sunday.

Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated.