Science is the natural ally of religion.

It seems strange that a butterfly's wing should be woven up so thin and gauzy in the monstrous loom of nature, and be so delicately tipped with fire from such a gross hand, and rainbowed all over in such a storm of thunderous elements. The marvel is that such great forces do such nice work.

I believe in the admission of women to the full rights of citizenship and share in government, on the express grounds that few women keep house so badly or with such wastefulness as chancellors of the exchequer keep the state.

The use of great men is to serve the little men, to take care of the human race, and act as practical interpreters of justice and truth.

The joy of heaven will begin as soon as we attain the character of heaven, and do its duties.

Wit has its place in debate; in controversy it is a legitimate weapon, offensive and defensive.

Genius is the father of a heavenly line, but the mortal mother, that is industry.