War will never yield but to the principles of universal justice and love, and these have no sure root but in the religion of Jesus Christ.

Undoubtedly a man is to labor to better his condition, but first to better himself.

To be prosperous is not to be superior, and should form no barrier between men. Wealth out not to secure the prosperous the slightest consideration. The only distinctions which should be recognized are those of the soul, of strong principle, of incorruptible integrity, of usefulness, of cultivated intellect, of fidelity in seeking the truth.

We honor revelation too highly to make it the antagonist of reason, or to believe that it calls us to renounce our highest powers.

Progress, the growth of power, is the end and boon of liberty; and, without this, a people may have the name, but want the substance and spirit of freedom.

The only freedom worth possessing is that which gives enlargement to a people's energy, intellect, and virtues.

No one should part with their individuality and become that of another.