One principal reason why men are so often useless is that they neglect their own profession or calling, and divide and shift their attention among a multitude of objects and pursuits.

Obedience to God is the most infallible evidence that creatures can exhibit of their sincere and supreme love to him.

Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.

Insanity destroys reason, but not wit.

Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.

There is not a single spot between Christianity and atheism, upon which a man can firmly fix his foot.

The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest.