Good is never accomplished except at the cost of those who do it, truth never breaks through except through the sacrifice of those who spread it.

Faith is the result of the act of the will, following upon a conviction that to believe is a duty.

All men have a reason, but not all men can give a reason.

Religion indeed enlightens, terrifies, subdues; it gives faith, it inflicts remorse, it inspires resolutions, it draws tears, it inflames devotion, but only for the occasion.

Good is never accomplished except at the cost of those who do it, truth never breaks through except through the sacrifice of those who spread it.

The ears of the common people are holier than the hearts of the priests.

Time hath a taming hand.