We are not masters of the truth which is borne in upon us: it overpowers us. — John Lancaster Spalding
The doctrine of the utter vanity of life is a doctrine of despair, and life is hope. — John Lancaster Spalding
When we know and love the best we are content to lack the approval of the many. — John Lancaster Spalding
Dislike of another’s opinions and beliefs neither justifies our own nor makes — John Lancaster Spalding
Those subjects have the greatest educational value, which are richest in incentives — John Lancaster Spalding
Folly will run its course and it is the part of wisdom not to take it too seriously. — John Lancaster Spalding
The more we live with what we imagine others think of us, the less we live with truth. — John Lancaster Spalding
What we think out for ourselves forms channels in which other thoughts will flow. — John Lancaster Spalding
If thou wouldst be interesting, keep thy personality in the background, and — John Lancaster Spalding