Love remembered and consecrated by grief belongs, more clearly than the happy intercourse of friends, to the eternal world; it has proved itself stronger than death.

There are no rewards or punishments - only consequences.

Patriotism varies, from a noble devotion to a moral lunacy.

Faith begins as an experiment, and ends as an experience.

Theater is, of course, a reflection of life. Maybe we have to improve life before we can hope to improve theater.

Experience is a good teacher, but her fees are very high.

The great discovery of the nineteenth century, that we are of one blood with the lower animals, has created new ethical obligations which have not yet penetrated the public conscience. The clerical profession has been lamentably remiss in preaching this obvious duty.