The Ancient Mariner would not have taken so well if it had been called The Old Sailor.

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

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.

When you've told someone that you've left them a legacy the only decent thing to do is to die at once.

He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.

It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy - but he who has shown the better temper.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.