The first priority of my life is to be holy, and the second goal of my life is to be a scholar.

Whatever the natural cause, sin is the true cause of all earthquakes.

I desired as many as could to join together in fasting and prayer, that God would restore the spirit of love and of a sound mind to the poor deluded rebels in America.

A meek spirit gives no trouble willingly to any: a quiet spirit bears all wrongs without being troubled.

Do you know why that cow looks over that wall? She looks over the wall because she cannot see through it, and that is what you must do with your troubles... Look over and above them.

This Book had to be written by one of three people: good men, bad men or God. It couldn't have been written by good men because they said it was inspired by the revelation of God. Good men don't lie and deceive. It couldn't have been written by bad men because bad men would not write something that would condemn themselves. It leaves only one conclusion. It was given by divine inspiration of God.

I cannot help leaving my books behind me whenever God calls me hence; but in every other respect, my own hands will be my executors.