When men understand what each other mean, they see, for the most part, that controversy is either superfluous or hopeless

Faith is illuminative, not operative; it does not force obedience, though it increases responsibility; it heightens guilt, but it does not prevent sin. The will is the source of action.

If we are intended for great ends, we are called to great hazards.

Regarding Christianity: Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt.

There is in stillness oft a magic power To calm the breast when struggling passions lower, Touched by its influence, in the soul arise Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies.

We should ever conduct ourselves towards our enemy as if he were one day to be our friend.

There is a knowledge which is desirable, though nothing come of it, as being of itself a treasure, and a sufficient remuneration of years of labor.