The worst tyrants are those which establish themselves in our own breasts.

The world is to be carried forward by truth, which at first offends, which wins its way by degrees, which the many hate and would rejoice to crush.

Let us aspire towards this living confidence, that it is the will of God to unfold and exalt without end the spirit that entrusts itself to Him in well-doing as to a faithful Creator.

The fewer the voices on the side of truth, the more distinct and strong must be your own.

In the long run, truth is aided by nothing so much as by opposition.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Fix your eyes on perfection and you make almost everything speed towards it.