The fact that astronomies change while the stars abide is a true analogy of every realm of human life and thought, religion not least of all. No existent theology can be a final formulation of spiritual truth.

Falsehood is never better than truth, theft better than honesty, treachery better than loyalty, cowardice better than courage.

No character is ultimately tested until it has suffered.

Atheism is a theoretical formulation of the discouraged life.

We cannot all be great, but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

No one can get inner peace by pouncing on it.--Harry Emerson FosdickNo one can get inner peace by pouncing on it.

Some things mankind can finish and be done with, but not ... science, that persists, and changes from ancient Chaldeans studying the stars to a new telescope with a 200-inch reflector and beyond; not religion, that persists, and changes from old credulities and world views to new thoughts of God and larger apprehensions of his meaning.