"Love is this divine ingredient. It alone describes what can be our perfect relationship to our Heavenly Father and our family and neighbors, and the means by which we accomplish His work."

"O, throw away the worser part of it, And live the purer with the other half."

"We want the facts to fit the preconceptions. When they don't, it is easier to ignore the facts than to change the preconceptions."

"In essence, science is a perpetual search for an intelligent and integrated comprehension of the world we live in."

"If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear."

"Plumpick: Don't you understand, the whole town will blow up in three minutes! Columbine: Yes--they will be wonderful, those three minutes."

"Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast."

"We shall support whatever the enemy opposes and oppose whatever the enemy supports."

"Any member introducing a dog into the Society's premises shall be liable to a fine of one pound. Any animal leading a blind person shall be deemed to be a cat."

"A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing."

"For death begins with life's first breath, and life begins at touch of death."

"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives."