I believe there is no doctrine more dangerous to the Church today than to convey the impression that a revival is something peculiar in itself and cannot be judged by the same rules of causes and effect as other things.

I pity anyone who can't laugh. There must be something wrong with their religion or their lives. The devil can't laugh.

There is a mighty power in a mother's hand. There's more power in a woman's hand than there is in a king's scepter. And there is a mighty power in a mother's kiss — inspiration, courage, hope, ambition, in a mother's kiss.

The world is wrong side up. It needs to be turned upside down in order to be right side up.

You might as well try and dam Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to stop the reform wave sweeping our land.

The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery.... It is God's worst enemy and the devil's best friend.

Home is the place we love best and grumble the most.