Love is the only bow on Life's dark cloud. It is the Morning and the Evening Star. It shines upon the cradle of the babe, and sheds its radiance on the quiet tomb. It is the mother of Art—inspirer of poet, patriot, and philosopher. It is the air and light of every heart— builder of every home—kindler of every fire on every hearth. It was the first to dream of immortality. It fills the world with melody, for Music is the voice of Love.

Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.

Every church that has a standard higher than human welfare is dangerous.

If a man would follow, today, the teachings of the Old Testament, he would be a criminal. If he would follow strictly the teachings of the New, he would be insane.

I would rather live with the woman I love in a world full of trouble, than to live in heaven with nobody but men.

Every child should be taught that useful work is worship and that intelligent labor is the highest form of prayer.

It is better to deserve without receiving than to receive without deserving