We must see the cross as the magnificent symbol of love conquering hate and of light overcoming darkness. But in the midst of this glowing affirmation, let us never forget that our Lord and Master was nailed to that cross because of human blindness. Those who crucified him knew not what they did.

Most people are far too much occupied with themselves to be malicious.

Whoever, at any time, has undertaken to build a new heaven has found the strength for it in his own hell.

A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell.

Hell hath no fury like a hustler with a literary agent.

A lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: it would be hell on earth.