"God reigns when we take a liberal view, when a liberal view is presented to us." — Henry David Thoreau

Being is the great explainer.

Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.

Is the babe young? When I behold it, it seems more venerable than the oldest man.

As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.