Love has these three stages, and compassion accordingly has three stages, and both can exist in different combinations.
Experience proves that none is so cruel as the disillusioned sentimentalist.
Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself.
The great discovery of the nineteenth century, that we are of one blood with the lower animals, has created new ethical obligations which have not yet penetrated the public conscience. The clerical profession has been lamentably remiss in preaching this obvious duty.
Experience is a good teacher, but her fees are very high.
Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man.
Civilization is being poisoned by its own waste products.
The Clash, in particular, transcends any category.
Both teachers and students must move ahead together for the nation to progress.
Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times; few are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.
. . . if I see something I don't like about a friend, I don't stick with that friend because I don't need them.