Atheism is a disease of the mind caused by eating underdone philosophy

Civilization sails prettily like a child's rubber balloon until it hits a sharp object; then it is likely to collapse like the balloon.

The fear we throw about danger is always as disproportionate as a paternal shirt on an infant.

Wisdom grows in quiet places.

Civilization is the world with its leg asleep.

Ordinarily when a man in difficulty turns to prayer, he has already tried every other means of escape.

If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.