My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

Faith is a fine invention
For gentlemen who see;
But Microscopes are prudent
In read more

Faith is a fine invention
For gentlemen who see;
But Microscopes are prudent
In an emergency.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions.

Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

In order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.

In order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.

We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
[Lat., read more

We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
[Lat., Trahimur omnes laudis studio, et optimus quisque maxime
gloria ducitur.]

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Join voices, all ye living souls: ye birds,
That singing up to heaven-gate ascend,
Bear on your read more

Join voices, all ye living souls: ye birds,
That singing up to heaven-gate ascend,
Bear on your wings and in your notes his praise.