Men are never very wise and select in the exercise of a new power.

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.

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

He who is false to the present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and you will see the effect when the weaving of a life-time is unraveled.

No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down, in knowledge, power, virtue, influence, but by your own consent.

It feeds and grows on the blood which it sheds. The passions , from which it springs, gain strength and fury from indulgence.

Knowledge is essential to freedom.