“Sometimes people can't see past us to hear our message. We never have a second chance to leave a first impression.”

“First impressions never have a second chance.”

“Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.”

“If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word.”

“Those who feed on rumors are small, suspicious souls.”

“An ill life will effectually drown the voice of the most eloquent ministry.”

“If God has fit you to be a missionary, I would not have you shrivel down to be a king.”

“The man who finds the ministry an easy life will also find that it will bring a hard death.”