The truth of an upright man must be accepted on his own terms. Moreover, since natures vary, we must agree that all the beauties of human excellence may be fostered by faiths that we do not share.

No religion but blasphemes a little.

Was it possible that Napoleon should win the battle of Waterloo? We answer, No! Why? Because of Wellington? Because of Blucher? No! Because of God! For Bonaparte to conquer at Waterloo was not the law of the nineteenth century. It was time that this vast man should fall. He had been impeached before the Infinite! He had vexed God! Waterloo was not a battle. It was the change of front of the Universe!

Friend is sometimes a word devoid of meaning; enemy, never.

I'm not in the world to guard my own life, but to guard souls

The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.

The realities of life do not allow themselves to be forgotten.