The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.
Dante Gabriel RossettiGratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.
Jean-Jacques RousseauIt is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins.
Karl BarthThe expression of beauty is in direct ratio to the power of conception the artist has acquired.
Gustave Courbet