A coat that is not used, the moths eat; and a Christian who is hung up so that he shall not be tempted-the moths eat him; and they have poor food at that.

The highest order that was ever instituted on earth is the order of faith.

Gambling with cards or dice or stocks is all one thing. It's getting money without giving an equivalent for it.

No grace can save any man unless he helps himself.

The first merit of pictures is the effect which they can produce upon the mind; — and the first step of a sensible man should be to receive involuntary effects from them. Pleasure and inspiration first, analysis afterward.

The last person one wants to be is themselves. Sadly, that is the best person to be.

Many a man has been dined out of his religion, and his politics, and his manhood, almost.