Africa, your sufferings have been the theme that has arrested & engaged my heart.

As much pains were taken to make me idle as were ever taken to make me studious.

It must be conceded by those who admit the authority of Scripture (such only he is addressing) that from the decision of the word of God there can be no appeal.

When blessed with wealth, let them withdraw from the competition of vanity and be modest, retiring from ostentation, and not be the slaves of fashion.

We are too young to realize that certain things are impossible... So we will do them anyway.

Let it not be said that I was silent when they needed me.

We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has not the fragrance of a flower. So different persons have various modes of excellence, and we must have an eye to all.