Politics is the science of urgencies.

All men need something to poetize and idealize their life a little-something which they value for more than its use, and which is a symbol of their emancipation from the mere materialism and drudgery of daily life.

Outward judgment often fails, inward judgment never.

The great basis of the Christian faith is compassion; do not dismiss that from your hearts, neither will your Maker.

Self-denial is indispensable to a strong character, and the highest kind comes from a religious stock.

Politics is the science of urgencies.

Truth never yet fell dead in the streets; it has such affinity with the soul of man, the seed however broadcast will catch somewhere and produce its hundredfold.