I believe all that God ever revealed, and I never hear of a man being damned for believing too much; but they are damned for unbelief.

Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.

Patriotism is a passion which induces hot youth to rush forth to get shot and half shot, while sober, conservative age waves the flag and corrals the contracts.

We ought at all times to be very careful that high-mindedness shall never have place in our hearts.

The constitution expects every man to do his duty; and when he fails the law urges him; or should he do too much; the same master rebukes him.

I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it.

I believe all that God ever revealed, and I never hear of a man being damned for believing too much; but they are damned for unbelief.