The power of association is stronger than the power of beauty; therefore, the power of association is the power of beauty.

Morality does not depend on religion.

Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no cultivation of the mind can make up for the want of natural abilities.

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.

Nature is always mysterious and secret in her use of means; and art is always likest her when it is most inexplicable.

He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.

There is nothing so great or so goodly in creation, but that it is a mean symbol of the gospel of Christ, and of the things He has prepared for them that love Him.