I have so much to do that I spend several hours in prayer before I am able to do it.

All outward means of grace, if separate from the spirit of God, cannot profit, or conduce, in any degree, either to the knowledge or love of God. All outward things, unless he work in them and by them, are in vain.

I am never in a hurry, because I never undertake more work than I can go through with perfect calmness of spirit.

God would first, by this inspiration of his Spirit, have wrought in our hearts that holy love without which none can enter into glory.

Passion and prejudice govern the world; only under the name of reason.

Riches naturally beget pride, love of the world, and every temper that is destructive of Christianity.

He who governed the world before I was born shall take care of it likewise when I am dead. My part is to improve the present moment.