Theodore Parker

Cities have always been the fireplaces of civilization, whence light and heat radiated out into the dark.

Let others laugh when you sacrifice desire to duty, if they will. You have time and eternity to rejoice in.

Politics is the science of urgencies.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

Homosexuality is anti-humanity.

There is no original sin. You don't have to pay repentance to anything or anybody.