We have used the Bible as if it was a mere special constable's handbook — an opium-dose for keeping beasts of burden patient while they were being overloaded — a mere book to keep the poor in order.

It is not darkness you are going to, for God is Light. It is not lonely, for Christ is with you. It is not unknown country, for Christ is there.

Feelings are like chemicals, the more you analyze them the worse they smell.

The loveliest fairy in the world; and her name is Mrs Do as you would bed one by.

Every duty which is bidden to wait returns with seven fresh duties at its back.

The world goes up and the world goes down, the sunshine follows the rain; and yesterday's sneer and yesterday's frown can never come over again.

For science is ... like virtue, its own exceeding great reward.