Nature satisfies my thirst; it feeds my hunger; it finds me clothing; it affords me shelter; it wraps me around when I sleep with beneficent and watchful care; and it takes me at last to its great bosom, where my ashes mingle with their kindred dust.

Bigotry dwarfs the soul by shutting out the truth.

It is because we underrate thought, because we do not see what a great element it is in religious life, that there is so little of practical and consistent religion among us.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

Influence is exerted by every human being from the hour of birth to that of death.

Seeking Heaven through righteousness is not seeking righteousness, but something else;--it is not loving goodness for goodness' sake, but for its rewards.

Do not ask if a man has been through college; ask if a college has been through him; if he is a walking university.