One principal reason why men are so often useless is that they neglect their own profession or calling, and divide and shift their attention among a …

- Nathanael Emmons

Obedience to God is the most infallible evidence that creatures can exhibit of their sincere and supreme love to him.

- Nathanael Emmons

Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.

- Nathanael Emmons

These two rules make the best system: first, have something to say; second, say it.

- Nathanael Emmons

Any fact is better established by two or three good testimonies than by a thousand arguments.

- Nathanael Emmons

It is easy to learn something about everything, but difficult to learn everything about anything.

- Nathanael Emmons

Steady, patient, persevering thinking will generally surmount every obstacle in search of truth.

- Nathanael Emmons

The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest.

- Nathanael Emmons

Make no display of your talents or attainments; for every one will clearly see, admire, and acknowledge them, so long as you cover them with the beau…

- Nathanael Emmons