. . . the state of things and the dispositions of men were then such, that a man could not well tell whom he might trust or whom he might fear.

They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed, that even men for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than it is.

It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.

The increasing influence of the Bible is marvelously great, penetrating everywhere. It carries with it a tremendous power of freedom and justice guided by a combined force of wisdom and goodness.

By confronting us with irreducible mysteries that stretch our daily vision to include infinity, nature opens an inviting and guiding path toward a spiritual life.

Whoever loveth me, loveth my hound.

He travels best that knows when to return.