To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power.

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide character, and character fixes our destiny.

All things are ordered by God, but His providence takes in our free agency, as well as His own sovereignty.

Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate are often more impressive and powerful than argument.

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is still better.

Sincerity is not test of truth-no evidence of correctness of conduct. You may take poison sincerely believing it the needed medicine, but will it save your life?

Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries.