Education was almost entirely a matter of luck — usually of ill-luck — in those distant days.

I know forgiveness is a man's duty, but, to my thinking, that can only mean as you're to give up all thoughts o' taking revenge: it can never mean as you're t' have your old feelings back again, for that's not possible.

When God makes His presence felt through us, we are like the burning bush: Moses never took any heed what sort of bush it was—he only saw the brightness of the Lord.

People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.

We must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything.

Those only can thoroughly feel the meaning of death who know what is perfect love.

If a man goes a little too far along a new road, it is usually himself that he harms more than any one else.