There are things in the Old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible Word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.

You must study to be frank with the world: frankness is the child of honesty and courage. Say just what you mean to do on every occasion, and take it for granted that you mean to do right.

I consider the proper education of our youths one of the most important objects now to be attained and one from which the greatest benefits may be expected.

If we do not do this our churches will lighthouses without light, wells without water, dumb witnesses, sleeping watchmen, silent trumpets, messengers without tidings, a comfort for infidels, jubilant joys to the devil, and an offense to God.

A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.