And where the deepest current crawls/ Like thistledown the dainty fly falls./ Then from the depths a silver gleam/ Quick flashes, like a jewel bright./ Up through the waters of the stream/ An instant visible to sight/ As lightning cleaves to sombre sky/ A rainbow rises to the fly.

The robe of flesh wears thin, and with the years God shines through all things.

Most true points are fine points. There never was a dispute between mortals where both sides hadn't a bit of right.

To live for a time close to great minds is the best kind of education.

The Church of Christ is an anvil which has worn out many hammers. Our opponents may boast of their strength, but they do not realize what they have challenged.

Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences.

Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.