I'd rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God, than on the throne of England, out of the will of God.

God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours.

If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?

If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.

People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege.

There is one safe and happy place, and that is in the will of God.

I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.

Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere!

I'll go anywhere as long as it's forward.

Christ alone can save the world, but Christ cannot save the world alone.

I am immortal till my work is accomplished

Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.

It was too lonely to be heaven, and there wouldn't be stars in hell.

You're dead, son. Cheer is contraindicated.

We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue.

Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel for love is not ours to command.

The more I know, the more sure I am I know so little. The eternal paradox.

It's proper and appropriate to remind the Chinese about what they get out of solid relations with the United States.

Functionally, a man is somewhat like a bicycle. A bicycle maintains its poise and equilibrium only so long as it's moving forward towards something.

You're either coaching it or allowing it to happen.

It is easy to do things for our own families and loved ones, but to give of our substance for the stranger who is in need is the real test of our charity and love for our fellowmen.