Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is not a finished creation. 638
I have never yet seen any plan which has not been mended by the observations of those who were much inferior in understanding to the person who took the lead in the business. 605
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint. 2.53K
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. 732