If the people were a little more ignorant, astrology would flourish - if a little more enlightened, religion would perish.

Life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to look beyond the heights. We cry aloud

Christianity did not come with tidings of great joy, but with a message of eternal grief. It came with the threat of everlasting torture on its lips. It meant war on earth and perdition hereafter.

It is told that the great Angelo, in decorating a church, painted some angels wearing sandals. A cardinal looking at the picture said to the artist: Whoever saw angels with sandals? Angelo answered with another question: Whoever saw an angel barefooted?

I have no confidence in any religion that can be demonstrated only to children.

Whoever imagines himself a favorite with God holds others in contempt.

He loves his country best who strives to make it best.