There are but two future verbs which man may appropriate confidently and without pride: "I shall suffer," and "I shall die.

It is a little stream, which flows softly, but freshens everything along its course.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

The inventory of my faith for this lower world is soon made out. I believe in Him who made it.

Let us resist the opinion of the world fearlessly, provided only that our self-respect grows in proportion to our indifference.

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more.

Liberty must be a mighty thing; for by it God punishes and rewards nations.