Jesus Christ came to tell men that they have no enemies but themselves.

We must know where to doubt, where to feel certain, where to submit. He who does not do so, understands not the force of reason.

Those are weaklings who know the truth and uphold it as long as it suits their purpose, and then abandon it.

How vain painting is-we admire the realistic depiction of objects which in their original state we don't admire at all.

No man ever believes with a true and saving faith unless God inclines his heart; and no man when God does incline his heart can refrain from believing.

Wisdom leads us back to childhood.

When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. When austerity and self-denial have not realized true happiness, and the soul returns to the dictates of nature, the reaction is fearfully extravagant.