Grace is an energy; not a mere sentiment; not a mere thought of the Almighty; not even a word of the Almighty. It is as real an energy as the energy of electricity. It is a divine energy; it is the energy of the divine affection rolling in plenteousness toward the shores of human need.

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

I am not blaming the past. ... But I want the peace of God to settle on the future.

There is a great deal of hard lying in the world; especially among people whose characters are above suspicion.

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.

It is most important in this world to be pushing, but it is fatal to seem so.

Nowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard - both as regards the monuments and the inscriptions. Scarcely a word of true poetry anywhere.