By religion I mean perfected manhood,--the quickening of the soul by the influence of the Divine Spirit.

The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!

It is a very good world for the purposes for which it was built; and that is all anything is good for.

Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?

Of all the music that reached farthest into heaven, it is the beating of a loving heart.

Do not be afraid of defeat. You are never so near victory as when you are defeated in a good cause.

People may excite in themselves a glow of compassion, not by toasting their feet at the fire, and saying: "Lord, teach me compassion," but by going and seeking an object that requires compassion.