There is no being eloquent for atheism. In that exhausted receiver the mind cannot use its wings, - the clearest proof that it is out of its element.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it.

Nothing good bursts forth all at once. The lightning may dart out of a black cloud; but the day sends his bright heralds before him, to prepare the world for his coming.

The power of faith will often shine forth the most when the character is naturally weak.

Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really are.

Many are ambitious of saying grand things, that is, of being grandiloquent.

The virtue of Paganism was strength: the virtue of Christianity is obedience.

Man without religion is the creature of circumstances: Religion is above all circumstances, and will lift him up above them.

Nothing is farther than earth from heaven; nothing is nearer than heaven to earth.

Some people carry their hearts in their heads; very many carry their heads in their hearts. The difficulty is to keep them apart, yet both actively working together.

No bikinis on a first date.” He nods. “I’m sure that’s a rule. Or should be. For my sisters anyway.

You don't stop loving someone just because they hurt you" he said. "It would certainly make things easier if you did.

That's always at the heart and soul of Disney's features, the feeling of a family values.

For me no good food is illuminated without acidity.

One of my secret instructions to myself as a poet is "Whatever you do, don't be boring."

My friends are the friends I've had forever, that's kept me very sane.

When you let go of your attention for a little while, do not think you may recover it whenever you please.

I don't have to be an expert. I just have to care.

When you're out there talking about your faith and what you believe in, you'll face some backlash. But mostly, I've received support.

Anytime you can already have somebody in a pinning position where they can't kick out, what better than that for a brilliant man.