There is no liberty to men whose passions are stronger than their religious feelings; there is no liberty to men in whom ignorance predominates over knowledge; there is no liberty to men who know not how to govern themselves.

Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.

Men's best successes come after their disappointments.

Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?

The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.

Expedients are for an hour, but principles are for the ages. Just because the rains descend and winds blow, we cannot afford to build on shifting sands.