Mankind owe to the child the best it can give.

All men, indeed, let their mental doors too closely, and live in habitually more darkness than they are aware.

It was a happy lot for children to grow up to manhood and womanhood with the Great Stone Face before their eyes.

Mother, I think that I resemble the Great Stone Face.

The Great Stone Face appeared to say: 'Fear not, Ernest ... remain tranquil, for Destiny!

They mistake the hero for an oracle, the inward light of his soul for a kindling from on high.

No matter how widely spread the praise of a generous deed, its doer finds its supreme reward within.

Yet his words had power, because they agreed with his thoughts; and his thoughts had reality and depth.

Oftentimes, on the Sabbath, he stood in the pulpit and talked of what he had thought and felt.

We do trust thee, Ernest! We believe, and will not doubt!