Man without religion is the creature of circumstances: Religion is above all circumstances, and will lift him up above them.

A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them.

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really are.

Man without religion is the creature of circumstances: Religion is above all circumstances, and will lift him up above them.

Examples would indeed be excellent things were not people so modest that none will set, and so vain that none will follow them.

The virtue of Paganism was strength: the virtue of Christianity is obedience.

Nothing is farther than earth from heaven; nothing is nearer than heaven to earth.