Liberty a word without which all other words are vain.

Twenty years after the death of Luther there were more Catholics than when he was born. And twenty years after the death of Voltaire there were millions less than when he was born.

In our era, the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action.

Cruelty hardens and degrades, kindness reforms and ennobles.

Secularism is a religion, a religion that is understood. It has no mysteries, no mumblings, no priests, no ceremonies, no falsehoods, no miracles, and no persecutions.

He [The Improved Man] will enjoy not only the sunshine of life, but will bear with fortitude the darkest days. He will have no fear of death. About the grave, there will be no terrors, and his life will end as serenely as the sun rises.

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.