Faith in the possibility of science, generated antecedently to the development of modern scientific theory, is an unconscious derivative from medieval theology.

After you understand about the sun and the stars and the rotation of the earth, you may still miss the radiance of the sunset.

The factor in human life provocative of a noble discontent is the gradual emergence of a sense of criticism, founded upon appreciation of beauty, and of intellectual distinction, and of duty.

War can protect; it cannot create.

The absolute pacifist is a bad citizen; times come when force must be used to uphold right, justice and ideals.

The task of a university is the creation of the future, so far as rational thought and civilized modes of appreciation can affect the issue.

The defense of morals is the battle-cry which best rallies stupidity against change.