Will Brown
Will Brown
angel spirit governing
The angels are ministering spirits; they are not governing spirits.
fighting virginia unions
I never wanted to fight against the Union, but could not turn my back on Virginia.
issues goal intellectual
The act of focusing our mightiest intellectual resources on the elusive goal of goto-less programs has helped us get our minds off all those really tough and possibly unresolvable problems and issues with which today's professional programmer would otherwise have to grapple
purpose
I am worth inconceivably more to hang than for any other purpose.
clouds heaven trying
Now let us thank th' eternal power, convinced That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction: That oft the cloud that wraps the present hour Serves but to brighten all our future days.
honor answers i-can
I will answer anything I can with honor, but not about others.
faces balls shots
I was shot down by a fifth ball, which struck me squarely in the face, and passed out.
needs action
...what we need is action - action!
eye heaven looks
The same eye cannot both look up to heaven and down to earth.
bible heart expression
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.
country memories lying
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.
courage doe deeds
The intent and not the deed Is in our power; and, therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
powerful men intelligent
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.
mean writing white
Tis mean for empty praise of wit to write, As fopplings grin to show their teeth are white.