"Love between a man and a woman is founded on the mating instinct and is not free from desire and self-seeking. But to have a friend and to be true under any and all trials is the mark of a man!"

"Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers."

"The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity."

"More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material."

"We are never defeated unless we give up on God."

"In their poverty, the mentally handicapped reveal God to us and hold us close to the gospel."

"God, I can push the grass apart and lay my finger on Thy heart."

"I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed."