I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

The one serious conviction that a man should have is that nothing is to be taken too seriously.

Christ was only crucified once and for a few hours. Think of the hundreds of thousands whom Christ has been crucifying in a quiet way ever since.

The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.

Man is God's highest present development. He is the latest thing in God.

In old times people used to try and square the circle; now they try and devise schemes for satisfying the Irish nation.

Be virtuous and you will be vicious.