Francis William Newman quotes

I first began to read religious books at school, and especially the Bible, when I was eleven years old; and almost immediately commenced a habit of secret prayer. (Francis William Newman)
The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; some baser, some nobler, and all necessary. View quote
Francis William Newman
God has two families of children on this earth, the once-born and the twice-born. View quote
Francis William Newman
As to the war, while it is always thought rash to have any strong military convictions, I have always believed that if they would go straight to Sebastopol early in the season they would take it with little difficulty. View quote
Francis William Newman