Philosophically considered, the universe is composed of Nature and the Soul.
Let us replace sentimentalism by realism and dare to uncover those simple and terrible laws which, be they seen or unseen, pervade and govern.
Sympathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well.
To aim to convert a man by miracles is a profanation of the soul.
Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.
The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops - no, but the kind of man the country turns out.