48 Quotes by John Brown

So far as I ever observed God's dealings with my soul, the flights of preachers sometimes entertained me, but it was Scripture expressions which did penetrate my heart, and in a way peculiar to themselves.

There is a shrine in the temple of age, where lie forever embalmed the memories of such as have deserved well of their country and their race.

The intent and not the deed Is in our power; and, therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.

Had I so interfered in behalf of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent, the so-called great, or in behalf of any of their friends...every man in this court would have deemed it an act worthy of reward rather than punishment.

Tis mean for empty praise of wit to write, As fopplings grin to show their teeth are white.

Caution, Sir! I am eternally tired of hearing that word caution. It is nothing but the word of cowardice!

The United States is a place where the men govern, but the women rule.

It is not a case we are treating; it is a living, palpitating, alas, too often suffering fellow creature.

I have been whipped, as the saying is, but I am sure I can recover all the lost capital occasioned by that disaster; by only hanging a few moments by the neck; and I feel quite determined to make the utmost possible out of a defeat.