Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.

Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength, At first it may be but as a spider's web, easily broken through, but if not resisted it soon binds us with chains of steel.

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain!

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.

One of the great lessons the fall of the leaf teaches, is this: do your work well and then be ready to depart when God shall call.