It is the root of all religion that a man knows that he is nothing in order to thank God that he is something.

The truth is that there are no things for which men will make such herculean efforts as the things of which they know they are unworthy.

Theology is only thought applied to religion.

Imagination does not breed insanity. Exactly what does breed insanity is reason. Poets do not go mad, but chess players do.

A great city is the place to escape the true drama of provincial life, and find solace in fantasy.

Religious unity can look like a carnival and religious liberty can look like a funeral.

Stick to the man who looks out of the window and tries to understand the world. Keep clear of the man who looks in at the window and tries to understand you.