The only living works are those which have drained much of the author's own life into them.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there is money or the want of money, but money is always on the brain so long as there is a brain in reasonable order.

Books are like imprisoned souls till someone takes them down from a shelf and frees them.

Priests are not men of the world; it is not intended that they should be; and a University training is the one best adapted to prevent their becoming so.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.

Belief like any other moving body follows the path of least resistance.