How did the atheist get his idea of that God whom he denies?

He holds him with his glittering eye, And listens like a three years' child.

Metaphysics,--the science which determines what can and what cannot be known of being and the laws of being.

No mind is thoroughly well organized that is deficient in a sense of humor.

Nothing is as contagious as enthusiasm. It is the real allegory of the myth of Orpheus; it moves stones, and charms brutes. It is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.

Friendship is a sheltering tree.

All thoughts, all passions, all delights Whatever stirs this mortal frame All are but ministers of Love And feed His sacred flame.