Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever he may demand of us, he will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need.

Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul.

Of all the duties enjoined by Christianity none is more essential and yet more neglected than prayer.

A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.

Nothing will make us so charitable and tender to the faults of others, as, by self-examination, thoroughly to know our own.

As long as anything in this world means anything to you, your freedom is only a word. You are like a bird that is held by a leash; you can only fly so far.

How desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else; it is the pearl of great price.