"I am a rough stone. The sound of the hammer and chisel is continually upon me. I desire the voice of the Lord to ring in my ears, and I am willing to bear the consequence."

"I am not afraid to die. I shall die a martyr for the cause of Christ."

"I know more than all the world put together."

"I have been called of God to lay the foundation of a great work."

"God made Aaron to be the mouth piece for the children of Israel, and He will make me be god to you in His stead, and the Elders to be mouth for me; and if you don't like it, you must lump it."