I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

Human work must be done honourably and thoroughly, because we are now Men; whether we ever expect to be angels, or were ever slugs, being practically no matter.

The child who desires education will be bettered by it; the child who dislikes it disgraced.

The only way to understand these difficult parts of the Bible, or even to approach them with safety, is first to read and obey the easy ones.

The common practice of keeping up appearances with society is a mere selfish struggle of the vain with the vain.

Imperfection is in some sort essential to all that we know in life.

No peace was ever won from fate by subterfuge or argument; no peace is ever in store for any of us, but that which we shall win by victory over shame or sin--victory over the sin that oppresses, as well as over that which corrupts.