"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."

"Diseases are the instruments of God to punish men for their sins."

"I should be glad if I could spend my whole life in reading and writing."

"The best of all is, God is with us."

"It is not possible for a man to be a Christian without being a saint."