The whole economy of this lower world proves that it is by labor and perseverance only that good is obtained and evil is avoided.

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.

There is a Book worth all other books which were ever printed.

I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion.

The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.

Power is the great evil with which we are contending. We have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. However, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? If we fail to check the power of the judiciary, I predict that we will eventually live under judicial tyranny.

It is the business of a virtuous clergyman to censure vice in every appearance of it.