29 Quotes by John Witherspoon

Never read a book through merely because you have begun it.

Men are not generally sufficiently aware of the distinction between the law of God and his purpose; they are apt to suppose, that as the temper of the sinner is contrary to the one, so the outrages of the sinner are able to defeat the other; than which nothing can be more false.

But what kind of society will we have if our responsibilities are set by man, and not by God?

If anything, more people should know about it and appreciate it.

The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches.

Our goal is to give people incentives to save for college.

terrorism and anthrax and monkey pox and a pox on everybody's houses. So no thank you.

Those who wish well to the State ought to choose to places of trust men of inward principle, justified by exemplary conversation.

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.