I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out.

No circumstances can make it necessary for a man to burst in sunder all the ties of humanity.

Beware, lastly, of imagining you shall obtain the end without using the means conducive to it.

Though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry.

Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness.

Holy solitaries' is a phrase no more consistent with the Gospel than holy adulterers. The Gospel of Christ knows no religion but social; no holiness, but social holiness.

Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.