One example is worth a thousand arguments.

To serve Armenia is to serve civilization.

I have known ninety-five of the world's great men in my time, and of these eighty-seven were followers of the Bible.

The ravages of drink are greater than those of war pestilence and famine combined.

If Germany is to become a colonizing power, all I say is, God speed her! She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.

Books are delightful society. If you go into a room and find it full of books - even without taking them from the shelves they seem to speak to you, to bid you welcome.

Is not that state a warning and a judgment for our heavy sins as a nation?