Education without religion is in danger of substituting wild theories for the simple commonsense rules of Christianity.

Every child has a dream, to pursue the dream is in every child's hand to make it a reality. One's invention is another's tool.

If the presence of electricity can be made visible in any part of the circuit, I see no reason why intelligence may not be transmitted instantaneously by electricity.

The Jesuits…are a secret society – a sort of Masonic order – with superadded features of revolting odiousness, and a thousand times more dangerous.

Painting has been a smiling mistress to many, but she has been a cruel jilt to me; I did not abandon her, she abandoned me.

Science and art are not opposed.

What Hath God Wrought.

The mere holding of slaves, therefore, is a condition having per se nothing of moral character in it, any more than the being a parent, or employer, or ruler

Alas, the very name of picture produces a sadness of heart I cannot describe.

My price is five dollars for a miniature on ivory, and I have engaged three or four at that price. My price for profiles is one dollar, and everybody is willing to engage me at that price

Almost nothing is as complex as the human personality, and no simple formula will ever cover every situation or every relationship.

Don't cry when the sun is gone, because the tears won't let you see the stars.

'The Fault in Our Stars' is a beautiful film that's really positive. The second half gets sad, but it's always positive.

I guess I don't believe these things can ever be easy, although I also don't see why they have to be hard.

When the government gets involved in pricing, I don't think it's the right way to look at a business.

But wise is the man who disdains no character, but with searching glance explores him to the root and cause of all.

Tokyo is like the New York of Asia. Although the people there are all basically from Japan, they celebrate what they like about various cultures.

Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.

The Prophet, peace be on him, presents all the possibilities of the human state in perfection. Now, a part of that of course is love of God.

People are afraid of changing; that they're losing something. They don't understand that they are also gaining something.