There is often as much independence in not being led as in not being driven.

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain!

No true civilization can be expected permanently to continue which is not based on the great principles of Christianity.

Common sense is, of all kinds, the most uncommon. It implies good judgment, sound discretion, and true and practical wisdom applied to common life.

Whoever in prayer can say, 'Our Father', acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the whole race of mankind.

If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.

Anxiety is the poison of human life; the parent of many sins and of more miseries.