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

Experience proves that none is so cruel as the disillusioned sentimentalist.

Our test is infallible. Whatever view of reality deepens our sense of the tremendous issues of life in the world wherein we move, is for us nearer the truth than any view which diminishes that sense.

A good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it.

A man is never so truly and intensely himself as when he is most possessed by God. It is impossible to say where, in the spiritual life, the human will leaves off and divine grace begins.

Christianity promises to make men free; it never promises to make them independent.

Consciousness is a phase of mental life which arises in connection with the formation of new habits. When habit is formed, consciousness only interferes to spoil our performance.