If we live in the Nineteenth Century, why should we not enjoy the advantages which the Nineteenth Century offers? Why should our life be in any respect provincial?

To be admitted to Nature's hearth costs nothing. None is excluded, but excludes himself. You have only to push aside the curtain.

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.

What is the use of going right over the old track again? There is an adder in the path which your own feet have worn. You must make tracks into the Unknown.

The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.

The opportunities of living are diminished in proportion as what are called the "means" are increased.

Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not believe.