Man, through the cow, is enjoined to realize his identity with all that lives.

No society can possibly be built on a denial of individual freedom.

A national spirit is necessary for national existence. A flag is a material aid to the development of such a spirit.

Waiting on God means increasing purity.

Man must choose either of the two courses, the upward or the downward; but as he has the brute in him, he will more easily choose the downward course than the upward, especially when the downward course is presented to him in a beautiful garb. Man easily capitulates when sin is presented in the garb of virtue.

When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.

Perfect nonviolence is difficult. It admits to no weakness.