A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors.

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

I cannot conceive otherwise than that He, the Infinite Father, expects or requires no worship or praise from us, but that He is even infinitely above it.

Did not strong connections draw me elsewhere, I believe Scotland would be the country I would choose to end my days in.

If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

The longer I live the more convinced I become that God governs in the affairs of men. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance.