No one indeed believes anything unless he has first thought that it it to be believed.

Let our lives be good, and the times are good. We make our times; such as we are, such are the times.

Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.

Though defensive violence will always be 'a sad necessity' in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men.

There never can have been, and never can be, and there never shall be any sin without pride.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Sin is looking for the right thing in the wrong place.