Agnosticism is the philosophical, ethical and religious dry-rot of the modern world.

All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more and more strongly the truths that come on high and are contained in the sacred writings.

The discussions of every age are filled with the issues on which its leading schools of thought differ. But the general intellectual atmosphere of the time is always determined by the views on which the opposing schools agree. They become the unspoken presuppositions of all thought, and common and unquestioningly accepted foundations on which all discussion proceeds.

Should our moral beliefs really prove to be dependent on factual assumptions shown to be incorrect, it would be hardly moral to defend them by refusing to acknowledge the facts.

Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for--because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.