Prayer covers the whole of man's life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may deem it, which if it affects our real interest or happiness, we may not lay before God and be sure of sympathy.

Next to victory, there is nothing so sweet as defeat, if only the right adversary overcomes you.

A church debt is the devil's salary.

Do not give, as many rich men do, like a hen that lays her eggs ...and then cackles.

A bird in a cage is not half a bird.

Never be grandiloquent when you want to drive home a searching truth. Don't whip with a switch that has the leaves on, if you want it to tingle.

The fear of doing right is the grand treason in times of danger.