Every time a child says "I don't believe in fairies" there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead.

Every time a child says "I don't believe in fairies" there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead.

The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds.

The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds.

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.

Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.

The greatest act of faith is when man admits he is not god.

The greatest act of faith is when man admits he is not god.

But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner read more

But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner that needed it most?

Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests read more

Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated.

Scientific criticism has no nobler task than to shatter false beliefs.

Scientific criticism has no nobler task than to shatter false beliefs.

Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its read more

Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.