No physiologist who calmly considers the question in connection with the general truths of his science, can long resist the conviction that different parts of the cerebrum subserve different kinds of mental action. Localization of function is the law of all organization whatever: separateness of duty is universally accompanied with separateness of structure: and it would be marvellous were an exception to exist in the cerebral hemispheres.

Hero-worship is strongest where there is least regard for human freedom.

Music ministers to human welfare more than any other art.

Progress, therefore, is not an accident, but a necessity…It is a part of nature.

Opinion is ultimately determined by the feelings, and not by the intellect.

The chief arguments that are urged against an established religion, may be used with equal force against an established charity. The dissenter submits, that no party has a right to compel him to contribute to the support of doctrines, which do not meet his approbation. The rate-payer may as reasonably argue, that no one is justified in forcing him to subscribe towards the maintenance of persons, whom he does not consider deserving of relief.

Pervading all nature we may see at work a stern discipline , which is a little cruel that it may be very kind.