The true source of cheerfulness is benevolence.

The true source of cheerfulness is benevolence.

I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of read more

I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.

Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar read more

Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar talent, and implies a need and a craving in the teacher himself.

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a read more

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice

We do no benevolences whose first benefit is not for ourselves

We do no benevolences whose first benefit is not for ourselves