Nature is the symbol of Spirit.

Men are conservatives when they are least vigorous or when they are most luxurious-they are conservatives after dinner.

When God lets loose a great thinker on this planet, then all things are at risk. There is not a piece of science but its flank may be turned to-morrow; nor any literary reputation or the so-called eternal names of fame that many not be refused and condemned.

The genius is a genius by the first look he casts on any object. Is his eye creative? Does he not rest in angles and colors, but beholds the design,--he will presently undervalue the actual object.

Can anybody remember when the times were not hard and money not scarce?

Civilization depends on morality.

Our prayers are prophets.