"I would as soon believe that the sun would stand still, as that a Christian could fall from grace and be lost."

"I have often thought that the greatest proof of the goodness of God to man, is that he has given him a wife."

"I have not much time to spare for trifles."

"I have often thought, that if I were to choose a language to speak, it should be Greek."

"I was much struck with the spirit of the people, who, though poor, were neat, clean, and cheerful. They seemed to have no care, but to please God."