Charles Eliot Norton Inspirational Quotes (3)

One may sigh for all that one loses in giving up the old religion... but the new irreligion is the manlier, honester and simpler thing, and affords a better throry of life and a more solid basis for morality.

The loss of religious faith among the most civilized portion of the race is a step from childishness toward maturity.

The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping and selfish nations of the present day.