Across a chasm of eighteen hundred years, Jesus Christ makes a demand which is beyond all others difficult to satisfy; He asks for that which a philosopher may often seek in vain at the hands of his friends, or a father of his children, or a bride of her spouse, or a man of his brother. He asks for the human heart; He will have it entirely to Himself. He demands it unconditionally; and forthwith His demand is granted. Wonderful!

Patriotism is a word which represents a noble idea.

My star was fading, I felt the reins slipping out of my grasp, and could do nothing to stop it.

Everything is more or less organized matter. To think so is against religion, but I think so just the same.

Generals are not to be too scrupulous.

All religions have been made by men.

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them.