Peace is the first thing the angels sang.

EPIPHANY Invisible in His own nature [God] became visible in ours. Beyond our grasp, He chose to come within our grasp.

The more a man knows, the more he forgives.

I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.

He who defends everything defends nothing.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.