We have chosen Mahomet not as the most eminent Prophet; but as the one we are freest to speak of. He is by no means the truest of Prophets; but I do esteem him a true one.

The best effect of any book is that it excites the reader to self activity.

My books are friends that never fail me.

All work, even cotton-spinning, is noble; work is alone noble.

The scandalous bronze-lacquer age of hungry animalisms, spiritual impotences, and mendacities, will have to run its course, till the pit follow it.

If I had my way, the world would hear a pretty stern command - Exit Christ.

I grow daily to honor facts more and more, and theory less and less.