Nothing in this world is more inspiring than a soul up against crippling circumstances who carries it off with courage and faith and undefeated character-nothing! See Light From Many Lamps, edited by L. E. Watson, article by H. E. Fosdick, pp. 93-94 re: a serious cripple who succeeded.
Harry Emerson FosdickReligion is something that only secondarily can be taught. It must must primarily be taught.
Harry Emerson FosdickHe is a poor son whose sonship does not make him desire to serve all men's mothers.
Harry Emerson Fosdick...while science gives us implements to use, science alone does not determine for what ends they will be employed. Radio is an amazing invention. Yet now that it is here, one suspects that Hitler never could have consolidated his totalitarian control over Germany without its use. One never can tell what hands will reach out to lay hold on scientific gifts, or to what employment they will be put. Ever the old barbarian emerges, destructively using the new civilization.
Harry Emerson FosdickAll intelligent faith in God has behind it a background of humble agnosticism.
Harry Emerson Fosdick