It is right to prefer our own country to all others, because we are children and citizens before we can be travellers or philosophers.

The Difficult is that which can be done immediately; the Impossible that which takes a little longer.

The true Christian is in all countries a pilgrim and a stranger.

Animals are born and bred in litters. Solitude grows blessed and peaceful only in old age.

The Bible is a wonderful source of inspiration for those who don't understand it.

The only kind of reform usually possible is reform from within; a more intimate study and more intelligent use of the traditional forms.

When all beliefs are challenged together, the just and necessary ones have a chance to step forward and re-establish themselves alone.