The first lesson in Christ's school is self-denial.

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.

Saying and doing are two things.

Those that go gold into the furnace will come out no worse.

Pure Christianity and serious godliness fear not the scrutiny of a free thought, but despise the impotent malice of a prejudiced one.

Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.

Hard words indeed break no bones, but many a heart has been broken by them.