"A bad book is as much of a labor to write as a good one; it comes as sincerely from the author’s soul."

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."

"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible."

"There is a history in all men's lives, figuring the nature of the times deceased."

"The future is not a gift. It is an achievement."