We are more disturbed by a calamity which threatens us than by one which has befallen us.

If all were gentle and contented as sheep, all would be as feeble and helpless.

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

The highest courage is to dare to appear to be what one is

Leave each one his touch of folly; it helps to lighten life's burden which, if he could see himself as he is, might be too heavy to carry.

Your faith is what you believe, not what you know.

What we love to do we find time to do.