A family unity which is only bound together with a table-cloth is of questionable value.

A normal feminine influence in recasting our religious assumptions will do more than any other one thing to improve the world.

We all need one another; much and often. Just as every human creature needs a place to be alone in, a sacred, private "home" of his own, so all human creatures need a place to be together in, from the two who can show each other their souls uninterruptedly, to the largest throng that can throb and stir in unison.

It will be a great thing for the human soul when it finally stops worshipping backwards.

The child learns more of the virtues needed in modern life-of fairness, of justice, of comradeship, of collective interest and action-in a common school than can be taught in the most perfect family circle

But reason has no power against feeling, and feeling older than history is no light matter.

Patriotism, red hot, is compatible with the existence of a neglect of national interests, a dishonesty, a cold indifference to the suffering of millions. Patriotism is largely pride, and very largely combativeness. Patriotism generally has a chip on its shoulder.