Never read a book through merely because you have begun it. John Witherspoon More Quotes by John Witherspoon More Quotes From John Witherspoon Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease. John Witherspoon rise never you speak Those who wish well to the State ought to choose to places of trust men of inward principle, justified by exemplary conversation. John Witherspoon trust wish conversation men The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches. John Witherspoon moral authority character people