I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.

Be good. And if you can't be good, be careful. And if you can't be careful, name it after me.

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

In failing circumstances no one can be relied on to keep their integrity.

There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being unable to get rid of the idea of the distinction between right and wrong, and an obstinate, constitutional preference of the true to the agreeable.

Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right; decide on what you think is right and stick to it.

I will never again go to people under false pretenses even if it is to give them the Holy Bible. I will never again sell anything, even if I have to starve. I am going home now and I will sit down and really write about people.

The person who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance.

Man is a make-believe animal -- he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.

The Lord doesn't ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.