We do not worry about being respected in towns through which we pass. But if we are going to remain in one for a certain time, we do worry. How long does this time have to be?

I can well conceive a man without hands, feet, head. But I cannot conceive man without thought; he would be a stone or a brute.

The immortality of the soul is a matter which is of so great consequence to us and which touches us so profoundly that we must have lost all feeling to be indifferent about it.

Continuous eloquence is tedious.

Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have different effects.

If a soldier or labourer complain of the hardship of his lot, set him to do nothing.

Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true and then show that it is.