Undoubtedly we render our consciences callous by evil indulgences; but we cannot entirely subdue that still, small voice.

The way to avoid evil is not by maiming our passions, but by compelling them to yield their vigor to our moral nature.

Theology is a science of mind applied to God.

It gives one a sudden start in going down a barren, stoney street, to see upon a narrow strip of grass, just within the iron fence, the radiant dandelion, shining in the grass, like a spark dropped from the sun.

Like a bird she seems to wear gay plumage unconsciously, as if it grew upon her.

God's glory is His goodness.

Let parents who hate their offspring rear them to hate labor, and to inherit riches; and before long they will be stung by every vice, racked by its poison, and damned by its penalty.