In my judgment, a great mistake has been made by well meaning and zealous men, through treating error and infidelity with altogether too much respect.

It is the life in literature that acts upon life.

There is no well-doing, no Godlike doing, that is not patient doing.

Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power.

Life always take on the character of its motive.

Every man's powers have relation to some kind of work; and whenever he finds that kind of work which he can do best--that to which his powers are best adapted--he finds that which will give him the best development, and that by which he can best build up, or make, his manhood.

if have got my spindle and my distaff ready--my pen and mind--never doubting for an instant that God will send me flax.