Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.
Because I fear God, I have no man to fear.
Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open.
WEEDS AND NETTLES, BRIARS AND THORNS, HAVE THRIVEN UNDER YOUR SHADOW, DISSETTLEMENT AND DIVISION, DISCONTENTMENT AND DISSATISFACTION, TOGETHER WITH REAL DANGERS TO THE WHOLE.
He who ceases to be better, ceases to be good.
I have not the particular shining bauble or feather in my cap for crowds to gaze at or kneel to, but I have power and resolution for foes to tremble at.