So far as I ever observed God's dealings with my soul, the flights of preachers sometimes entertained me, but it was Scripture expressions which did penetrate my heart, and in a way peculiar to themselves.

I am worth inconceivably more to hang than for any other purpose.

There is a shrine in the temple of age, where lie forever embalmed the memories of such as have deserved well of their country and their race.

Caution, Sir! I am eternally tired of hearing that word caution. It is nothing but the word of cowardice!

The angels are ministering spirits; they are not governing spirits.

I am quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood. I had, as I now think vainly, flattered myself that without very much bloodshed it might be done.

I think every family should have a dog; it is like having a perpetual baby; it is the plaything and crony of the whole house. It keeps them all young.