Of all man's works of art, a cathedral is greatest. A vast and majestic tree is greater than that.

It will not do to be saints at meeting and sinners everywhere else.

Everyone has conscience enough to hate; few have religion enough to love.

Some men are like pyramids, which are very broad where they touch the ground, but grow narrow as they reach the sky.

As flowers carry dewdrops, trembling on the edges of the petals, and ready to fall at the first waft of wind or brush of bird, so the heart should carry its beaded words of thanksgiving; and at the first breath of heavenly flavor, let down the shower, perfumed with the heart's gratitude.

Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.

Expedients are for an hour, but principles are for the ages. Just because the rains descend and winds blow, we cannot afford to build on shifting sands.