Contemplation is to knowledge what digestion is to food - the way to get life out of it

Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate are often more impressive and powerful than argument.

One of the great lessons the fall of the leaf teaches, is this: do your work well and then be ready to depart when God shall call.

Nature hath nothing made so base, but can read some instruction to the wisest man.

Conscience is merely our own judgment of the right or wrong of our actions, and so can never be a safe guide unless enlightened by the word of God.

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

Preventives of evil are far better than remedies; cheaper and easier of application, and surer in result.