Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.

Surely the best way to meet the enemy is head on in the field and not wait till they plunder our very homes.

Error is always talkative.

Aspiring beggary is wretchedness itself.

Hope, like the gleaming taper

There are but few talents requisite to become a popular preacher; for the people are easily pleased if they perceive any endeavors in the orator to please them. The meanest qualifications will work this effect if the preacher sincerely sets about it.

The first blow is half the battle.