We acknowledge but one motive - to follow the truth as we know it, whithersoever it may lead us; but in our heart of hearts we are well assured that the truth which has made us free, will in the end make us glad also.

To agree without understanding is inane. To disagree without understanding is impudent.

Imaginative literature primarily pleases rather than teaches. It is much easier to be pleased than taught, but much harder to know why one is pleased. Beauty is harder to analyze than truth.

Love without conversation is impossible.

Not to engage in this pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of like men.

First, an angel is spiritually present at whatever place in physical space happens to be occupied by the body on which it acts. It can be present at that place without leaving Heaven which is its spiritual residence.

Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful.