Much is expected from those to whom much is given.

Sometimes fairy stories may say best what's to be said.

Very often the only way to get a quality in reality is to start behaving as if you had it already.

I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.

We are what we believe we are.

Authority exercised with humility, and obedience accepted with delight are the very lines along which our spirits live.

A moderated religion is as good for us as no religion at all—and more amusing.