He that does not know how wisely to meddle with public affairs in preaching the gospel, does not know how to preach the gospel.

A door that seems to stand open must be of a man's size, or it is not the door that providence means for him.

Brethren, we are all sailing home; and by and by, when we are not thinking of it, some shadowy thing (men call it death), at midnight, will pass by, and will call us by name, and will say, "I have a message for you from home; God wants you; heaven waits for you.

Doctrine is nothing but the skin of truth set up and stuffed.

Very few men acquire wealth in such a manner as to receive pleasure from it.

Interest works night and day in fair weather and in foul. It gnaws at a man's substance with invisible teeth.

True politeness is the spirit of benevolence showing itself in a refined way. It is the expression of good-will and kindness. It promotes both beauty in the man who possesses it, and happiness in those who are about him. It is a religious duty, and should be a part of religious training.