For even these are no less bestowed on him of pure grace, than are righteousness and salvation themselves.

This truth is a remedy against spiritual pride, namely, that none should account himself better before God than others, though perhaps adorned with greater gifts, and endowments.

Heart-suffering because of sin is the best proof that the Holy Spirit dwells in your heart.

But since the world, which thou art to strive against, is not without thee, but within thee, it follows, that it is also to be conquered not without, but within thee.

When a friend is in trouble don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.

There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.

Guilt's a terrible thing.

We're just a weed in the universe

Just because my bank account hasn't swelled astronomically I don't consider myself any less of a success.

Spend the next few days preparing for the year ahead: Forgive everyone, let go of everything, let God take charge. Amen.

No person, no idea, and no religion deserves to be illegal to insult, not even the Church of Emacs.

The animadversions of critics are commonly such as may easily provoke the sedatest writer to some quickness of resentment and asperity of reply.

Indolence is the dry rot of even a good mind and a good character; the practical uselessness of both. It is the waste of what might be a happy and useful life.

We share this planet, our home, with millions of species. Justice and sustainability both demand that we do not use more resources than we need.