Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.

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The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant.

The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant.

There is no such thing as a fixed policy, because policy like all organic entities...

There is no such thing as a fixed policy, because policy like all organic entities...

The history of all the great characters of the Bible is summed up in this...

The history of all the great characters of the Bible is summed up in this...

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it...

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

Method is the very hinge of business, and there is no method without punctuality

Method is the very hinge of business, and there is no method without punctuality

The world looks at preachers out of church to know what they mean in it.

The world looks at preachers out of church to know what they mean in it.

Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best...

Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best...

The government of the United States is not entitled to affirm as a universal proposition,...

The government of the United States is not entitled to affirm as a universal proposition,...

If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no...

If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

The greatness of Christianity did not lie in attempted negotiations for compromise with any similar...

The greatness of Christianity did not lie in attempted negotiations for compromise with any similar...

Perhaps the most revolting character that the United States ever produced was the Christian business...

Perhaps the most revolting character that the United States ever produced was the Christian business...

The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a...

The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a...

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without...

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without...

Division has done more to hide Christ from the view of men than all infidelity...

Division has done more to hide Christ from the view of men than all infidelity...

Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization

Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization

True Christians are made to be slaves, and they know it and do not mind;...

True Christians are made to be slaves, and they know it and do not mind;...

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most,...

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most,...

You see few people here in America who really care very much about living a...

You see few people here in America who really care very much about living a...

Love is stronger than justice.

Love is stronger than justice.

'Tis all men's office to speak patience To those that wring under the load of...

'Tis all men's office to speak patience To those that wring under the load of...