There is that in the soul of man which must respond to the highest in virtue. It may not respond at once. Human nature can easily be over-faced by examples too remote and austere. Moreover, human nature can easily deny God because the whole race has long been in rebellion against Him. Yet there is that in human nature which calls out to the supreme examples of virtue: owns, as it were, the intention of God who made it, and feels the unmistakable homesickness of the soul.

The real process of making decisions, of gathering support, of developing opinions, happens before the meeting or after.

Mutual aid is as much a law of animal life as mutual struggle.

The nature of our constitution makes eloquence more useful and more necessary in this country than in any other in Europe.

Contraries are cured by contraries.

The whale is endangered, while the ant continues to do just fine.

I don't think other people in the world would share the view there is mounting chaos.