Astronomy taught us our insignificance in Nature.

Thought is the property of him who can entertain it, and of him who can adequately place it.

Goodness that preaches undoes itself.

We must not inquire too curiously into the absolute value of literature. Enough that it amuses and exercises us. At least it leaves us where we were. It names things, but does not add things.

I like a man who likes to see a fine barn as well as a good tragedy.

Do not fear to put novels into the hands of young people as an occasional holiday experiment, but above all, good poetry in all kinds,--epic, tragedy, lyric. If we can touch the imagination, we serve them; they will never forget it.

The faith that stands on authority is not faith.