Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.