All wars are civil wars because all men are brothers... Each one owes infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country in which he was born.

Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies

I would have every minister of the gospel address his audience with the zeal of a friend, with the generous energy of a father, and with the exuberant affection of a mother.

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

Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse to it, whenever he has an opportunity.

Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others.

The great point is to renounce your own wisdom by simplicity of walk, and to be ready to give up the favor, esteem, and approbation of every one, whenever the path in which God leads you passes that way.