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

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into.

A house built on sand is, in fair weather, just as good as if builded on a rock. A cobweb is as good as the mightiest chain cable when there is no strain on it. It is trial that proves one thing weak and another strong.

Intelligence increases mere physical ability one half. The use of the head abridges the labor of the hands.

I pray on the principle that wine knocks the cork out of a bottle. There is an inward fermentation, and there must be a vent.

Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one is without himself.

The tidal wave of God's providence is carrying liberty throughout the globe.