The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.

The sin that now rises to memory as your bosom sin, let this first of all be withstood and mastered. Oppose it instantly by a detestation of it, by a firm will to conquer it, by reflection, by reason, and by prayer.

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

My highway is unfeatured air, My consorts are the sleepless stars, And men my giant arms upbear My arms unstained and free from scars.

Did any man at his death ever regret his conflicts with himself, his victories over appetite, his scorn of impure pleasure, or his sufferings for righteousness' sake?

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

Be true to your own highest convictions.