Life has a higher end, than to be amused

The reveries of youth, in which so much energy is wasted, are the yearnings of a Spirit made for what it has not found but must forever seek as an Ideal

War will never yield but to the principles of universal justice and love, and these have no sure root but in the religion of Jesus Christ.

Be true to your own highest convictions.

Compassionate Saviour! We welcome Thee to our world, We welcome Thee to our hearts. We bless Thee for the Divine goodness Thou hast brought from heaven; for the souls Thou hast warmed with love to man, and lifted up in love to God; for the efforts of divine philanthropy which Thou hast inspired; and for that hope of a pure celestial life, through which Thy disciples triumph over death.

Knowledge is essential to freedom.

The hills are reared, the seas are scooped in vain If learning's altar vanish from the plain.