If a man cannot be a Christian in the place where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere.

Joy is more divine than sorrow, for joy is bread and sorrow is medicine.

It takes a man to make a devil; and the fittest man for such a purpose is a snarling, waspish, red-hot, fiery creditor.

His nature is such that our often coming does not tire him. The whole burden of the whole life of every man may be rolled on to God and not weary him, though it has wearied man.

Work is not a curse, but drudgery is.

No one can deal with the hearts of men unless he has the sympathy which is given by love.

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