Of all the ingenious mistakes into which erring man has fallen, perhaps none have been so pernicious in their consequences, or have brought so many evils into the world, as the popular opinion that the way of the transgressor is pleasant and easy.

A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being is not only sinful, but it is also prima facie evidence of vulgar associations.

Be more careful of your conscience than of your estate. The latter can be bought and sold; the former never.

True sympathy is putting ourselves in another's place; and we are moved in proportion to the reality of our imagination.

Doubt is the incentive to truth and inquiry leads the way.

Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.

Lay silently the injuries you receive upon the altar of oblivion.