Russia, are you not speeding along like a fiery and matchless troika? Dead Souls

After all, in the poets love has its priests, and sometimes one hears a voice which knows how to defend it; but of faith one hears never a word. Who speaks in honor of this passion? Philosophy goes further. Theology sits rouged at the window and courts its favor, offering to sell her charms to philosophy. it is supposed to be difficult to understand Hegel, but to understand Abraham is a trifle. To go beyond Hegel's is a miracle, but to get beyond Abraham is the easiest thing of all. Fear and Trembling

We may feel genuinely concerned about world conditions, though such a concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. Self-Analysis

Short cuts make delays, but inns make longer ones The Fellowship of the Ring