The measure of our rationality determines the degree of vividness with which we appreciate the needs of other life, the extent to which we become conscious of the real character of our own motives and impulses, the ability to harmonize conflicting impulses in our own life and in society, and the capacity to choose adequate means for approved ends.

All known existence points beyond itself.

The cross symbolizes a cosmic as well as historic truth. Love conquers the world, but its victory is not an easy one.

For man as an historical creature has desires of indeterminate dimensions.

Whenever a church does anything for its own group, it has that right.

The old prose writers wrote as if they were speaking to an audience; while, among us, prose is invariably written for the eye alone.

One of the fundamental points about religious humility is you say you don't know about the ultimate judgment. It's beyond your judgment. And if you equate God's judgment with your judgment, you have a wrong religion.