October 6, 1774 I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy 2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against, and 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.

Fierce and poisonous animals were created for terrifying man, in order that he might be made aware of the final judgment in hell.

You have one business on earth – to save souls.

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

As long as you feel your own weakness and helplessness, you will find help from above.

Catch on fire and people will come for miles to see you burn.

The man who never fasts is no more in the way to heaven than the man who never prays.