The miraculous revelation of the Old Testament and the New, the miracles of famous men, Jews, Gentiles, or Christians, — then Franklin had no religion at all; and it would be an insult to say that he believed in the popular theology of his time, or of ours, for I find not a line from his pen indicating any such belief.

The books that help you the most are those which make you think the most.

Intellect is stronger than cannon.

The coat of the buffalo never pinches under the arm, never puckers at the shoulders; it is always the same, yet never old fashioned nor out of date.

I am conscious of eternal life.

Remorse is the pain of sin.

Magnificent promises are always to be suspected.