There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.

It is what we give up, not what we lay up, that adds to our lasting store.

Moderation is the key to lasting enjoyment.

Most people who commit a sin count on some personal benefit to be derived therefrom, but profanity has not even this excuse.

It is very questionable, in my mind, how far we have the right to judge one of another, since there is born within every man the germs of both virtue and vice. The development of one or the other is contingent upon circumstances.

It is a glorious occupation, vivifying and self-sustaining in its nature, to struggle with ignorance, and discover to the inquiring minds of the masses the clear cerulean blue of heavenly truth.

The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.