“ Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them no art can keep or acquire them. ”

“ In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't. ”

“ He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God's providence to lead him aright. ”

“ It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason. That is what faith is: God perceived by the heart, not by the reason. ”

“ The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble. ”

“ Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. ”

“ Man's greatness lies in his power of thought. ”

“ The strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts. ”

“ Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it. ”

“ Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed. ”