I learned then that practically no one in the world is entirely bad or entirely good, and that motives are often more important than actions.

Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

I know that given great responsibility men sometimes change, but Mr. Nixon's Presidency would worry me.

Spiritual leadership should remain spiritual leadership and the temporal power should not become too important in any church.

For instance, it is certain that women do not want a woman for President. Nor would they have the slightest confidence in her ability to fulfill the functions of that office.

When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?