Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.

God forgive me if I do wrong in following with ardor the strongest instincts of my nature.

I am confirmed in my division of human energies. Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build.

When the unwelcome little unborn shall have seen the light my brain will be lightened, and I shall have a clearer mind. Thank God that even this weary nine months shall come to an end and leave me in possession of my own body and my own soul.

Boston is an oasis in the desert, a place where the larger proportion of people are loving, rational and happy.

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn
 all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.