The higher animals are in a sense drawn into Man when he loves them and makes them (as he does) much more nearly human than they would otherwise be.

Writing is like a 'lust,' or like 'scratching when you itch.' Writing comes as a result of a very strong impulse, and when it does come, I for one must get it out.

“Who are you?” One who has waited long for you to speak.

When things go wrong, you'll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better.

We may think God wants actions of a certain kind, but God wants people of a certain kind.

The humblest praise most, while cranks & malcontents praise least. Praise almost seems to be inner health made audible

Unless Christianity is wholly false, the perception of ourselves which we have in moments of shame must be the only true one.