There never was a good war," said Franklin. "There have indeed been many wars in which a good man must take part, and take part with grave gladness to die if need be, a willing sacrifice, thankful to give life… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
It does not seem to me that the evidence concerning the being of a God, and concerning immortality, is such as to enable us… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
The refuge from pessimism is the good men and women at any time existing in the world, -they keep faith and happiness alive. — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
One may sigh for all that one loses in giving up the old religion... but the new irreligion is the manlier, honester and simpler… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
There never was a good war," said Franklin. "There have indeed been many wars in which a good man must take part, and take… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
The voice of protest, of warning, of appeal is never more needed than when the clamor of fife and drum, echoed by the press… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
The loss of religious faith among the most civilized portion of the race is a step from childishness toward maturity. — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
If a war be undertaken...before the resources of peace have been tried and proved vain to secure it, that war has no defense, it… — Charles Eliot Norton Copy Share Image
