Evil is easily discovered; there is an infinite variety; good is almost unique. But some kinds of evil are almost as difficult to discover as that which we call good; and often particular evil of this class passes for good. It needs even a certain greatness of soul to attain to this, as to that which is good.

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.

Atheism shows strength of mind, but only to a certain degree.

Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives: if you win, you win all, if you lose you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is.

The captain of a ship is not chosen from those of the passengers who comes from the best family.

The charm of fame is so great that we like every object to which it is attached, even death.

We know truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.