John Bartholomew Gough

"It may be a very little thing for you to say to a young man the few words that turn him from the way of ruin, and win him back to life and hope. It may be a very little thing to you; but it is every t…"

"One of those poor fellows that had become a Christian was badgered by his companions; and one of them said, "How do you know that Jesus Christ has forgiven your sins? " The man turned at once and said…"

"What you learn from bad habits and in bad society, you will never forget, and it will be a lasting pang to you. I tell you in all sincerity, not as in the excitement of speech, but as I would confess …"

"A man's enemies have no power to harm him, if he is true to himself and loyal to God."

"If the Bible is God's word, and we believe it, let us handle it with reverence."

"A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himself can damage that. His reputation is what men say …"

"Intemperance weaves the winding-sheet of souls."