The forgiveness of the world can only be accomplished by the judgment of the world.

In all living there is a certain narrowness of application which leads to breadth and power. We have to concent on a thing in order to master it. Then we must be broad enough not to be narrowed by our specialties.

Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life. Too many of us divide and dissipate our energies in debating actions which should be taken for granted.

All our science and philosophy form only an island of knowledge surrounded by an ocean of mystery. The larger the island grows, the longer the shoreline where the known meets the unknown.

When the congregation becomes the norm by which sermons are measured, a minister has put a mortgage on his soul.

What makes greatness is starting something that lives after you.

In overcoming prejudice, working together is even more effective than talking together.