In general, we do well to let an opponent's motives alone. We are seldom just to them. Our own motives on such occasions are often worse than those we assail.

All virtue lies in individual action, in inward energy, in self determination. There is no moral worth in being swept away by a crowd even toward the best objective.

Influence is to be measured, not by the extent of surface it covers, but by its kind.

A general loftiness of sentiment, independence of men, consciousness of good intentions, self-oblivion in great objects, clear views of futurity; thoughts of the blessed companionship of saints and angels, trust in God as the friend of truth and virtue,--these are the states of mind in which I should live.

One of the tremendous evils of the world, is the monstrous accumulation of power in a few hands.

An earnest purpose finds time, or makes it. It seizes on spare moments, and turns fragments to golden account.

God deliver us all from prejudice and unkindness, and fill us with the love of truth and virtue.