Providence protects us in all the details of our lot.

Mystery such as is given of God is beyond the power of human penetration, yet not in opposition to it.

The thing that must be preserved in all situations whatever is the reputation of one's character.

The egotism of woman is always for two.

The only equitable manner in my opinion, of judging the character of a man is to examine if there are personal calculations in his conduct; if there are not, we may blame his manner of judging, but we are not the less bound to esteem him.

A Gothic building engenders true religion ... The light, falling through colored glass, the singular forms of the architecture, unite to give a silent image of that infinite mystery which the soul for ever feels, and never comprehends.

Scientific progress makes moral progress a necessity; for if man's power is increased, the checks that restrain him from abusing it must be strengthened.