Eat one live toad the first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

I cannot pray in the name of Jesus to have my own will; the name of Jesus is not a signature of no importance, but the decisive factor. The fact that the name of Jesus comes at the beginning does not make it a prayer in the name of Jesus; but this means to pray in such a manner that I dare name Jesus in it, that is to say, dare to think of Him, think His holy will together with whatever I am praying for.

To-morrow! the mysterious, unknown guest, Who cries to me: 'Remember Barmecide, And tremble to be happy with the rest.' And I make answer: 'I am satisfied; I dare not ask; I know not what is best; God hath already said what shall betide.'