When the matter is grave, let it be taken with all the mature deliberation and care its gravity demands, but once the evidence is clearly seen, let us for our salvation write it down.

For any man to set his petty judgment above the need for setting down the truth is madness; and I refuse to do it.

There is our religious pessimist to consider.

To him I say I take religion more seriously.

I take it not to evade the problems of life, but to solve them.