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Rh the fleeting and false, and cherish nothing that hinders one's highest selfhood.

Frugality, as well as affection, is essential to domestic prosperity; but to silence the voice of conscience, in order to gain wealth, is to trade without spiritual profit.

The genius of woman shrinks from controversy with a knave or a fool.

A man respects the reputation of a woman, but a mouse will gnaw in the dark at a spotless garment.

Culture and refinement are not things of the toilet, but reflections of head and heart.

Innocence is a gem, worn in unconsciousness of pickpockets.

Husbands who try to dissipate care in the convivial club are poor stock for the matrimonial market. A husband is the best friend, or worst enemy, of his wife.

“Favor is deceitful, and beauty vain, but a woman of wisdom should be praised.” A bad woman is a human leper, dangerous to all that approach her.

In marriage, avoid disparity in age, taste, or education. Make your choice by those qualities which wear well.

Jealousy is the grave of affection. Mistrust, where confidence is due, touches with mildew the flowers of Eden, and scatters love's petals to decay.

The bridal altar is the verge of a new existence, wherein the old is fading out, and the new coming in. Two mortals are to unite in one hope, one freedom, one joy, walking the long road together.

Be not in haste to take the vow, “until death do us part.” Consider well its obligations, its responsibilities,