"The prosperity of a nation is dependent upon the virtue and intelligence of its citizens. To secure these blessings, habits of strict temperance are indispensable. The history of ancient kingdoms is replete with lessons of warning for us. Luxury, self-indulgence, and dissipation prepare the way for their downfall. It remains to be seen whether our own republic will be admonished by their example and avoid their fate." Mrs. E. G. White.

"En nations trivsel er afhængig af dens borgeres retskaffenhed og intelligens. For at erholde disse velsignelser er streng afholdenhed aldeles nødvendig. Rigernes historie er helt fra oldtiden fyldt med advarende lærdomme for os. Luksus, nydelsessyge og udskejelser beredte vejen for deres fald. Fremtiden vil vise, om vort land vil tage lære af deres eksempel og undgå deres skæbne."