In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things the figure of Him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger and is at best the object of pity. The world will allow itself to be subdued only by success. It is not ideas or opinions which decide, but deeds. Success alone justifies wrongs done With a frankness and off-handedness which no other earthly power could permit itself, history appeals in its own cause to the dictum that the end justifies the means The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard.

It is infinitely easier to suffer in obedience to a human command than to accept suffering as free, responsible men.

Jesus' commandment never wishes to destroy life, but rather to preserve, strengthen, and heal life.

Any honours that come our way are only stolen from him to whom alone they really belong, the Lord who sent us.

Prayer is the supreme instance of the hidden character of the Christian life.

When people are deeply affected by the Word, they tell it to other people.

Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ.