God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.

Liberty is the soul's right to breathe and, when it cannot take a long breath, laws are girdled too tight.

Human life is God's outer church. Its needs and urgencies are priests and pastors.

The monkey is an organized sarcasm upon the human race.

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.

The things required for prosperous labor, prosperous manufactures, and prosperous commerce are three. First, liberty; second, liberty; third, liberty.

As flowers carry dewdrops, trembling on the edges of the petals, and ready to fall at the first waft of wind or brush of bird, so the heart should carry its beaded words of thanksgiving; and at the first breath of heavenly flavor, let down the shower, perfumed with the heart's gratitude.