It is not so difficult a task as to plant new truths, as to root out old errors

If merited, no courage can stand against its just indignation.

Avarice has ruined more souls than extravagance.

The further we advance in knowledge, the more simplicity shall we discover in those primary rules that regulate all the apparently endless, complicated, and multiform operations of the Godhead.

If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours.

In all societies, it is advisable to associate if possible with the highest; not that the highest are always the best, but because, if disgusted there, we can descend at any time; but if we begin with the lowest, to ascend is impossible.

Faith and works are necessary to our spiritual life as Christians, as soul and body are to our natural life as men; for faith is the soul of religion, and works the body.