All finite things reveal infinitude: The mountain withi its singular bright shade Like the blue shine on freshly frozen snow, The after-light upon ice-burdened pines; Odor of basswood upon a mountain slope, A scene beloved of bees; Silence of water above a sunken tree: The pure serene of memory of one man,-- A ripple widening from a single stone Winding around the waters of the world.

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

A judge is a law student who marks their own examination papers.

Many Christians are reluctant to become involved in public affairs be cause politics is a "dirty business", but the same people are generally quite happy to go into business life, which is in its way just as "dirty". If the dubious practices and moral compromises of every walk of life were dissected and made known with the glare of publicity which shines on the activities of politicians, then those who like to think that they can keep their hands clean would have very few professions to choose from.

The good Lord gave me a brain that works so fast that in one moment I can worry as much as it would take others a whole year to achieve.

I cannot give thee less, to be called grateful. Thou thought'st to help me, and such thanks I give As one near death to those that wish him live.

Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body - the producers and consumers themselves.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

An unattempted lady could not vaunt of her chastity.

At the resurrection the substance of our bodies, however disintegrated, will be united. We must not fear that the omnipotence of God cannot recall all the particles that have been consumed by fire or by beast, or dissolved into dust and ashes, or decomposed into water, or evaporated into air.

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.

A quotation, like a pun, should come unsought, and then be welcomed only for some propriety of felicity justifying the intrusion.

I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy den, and none returning.

The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

The individual's most vital need is to prove his worth, and this usually means an insatiable hunger for action. For it is only the few who can acquire a sense of worth by developing and employing their capacities and talents. The majority prove their worth by keeping busy.

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?

I want a hero: an uncommon want, When every year and month sends forth a new one.

Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals.

Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.

The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about.