Christopher Dawson

"The true foundation of theology is to ascertain the character of God. It is by the aid of History that science now learns to ascertain its foundations."

"Culture is the soul of a civilization."

"The great tradition of parliamentary government has been the gift of the English-speaking peoples to the world."

"Religion is not a departmentalized aspect of life; it is the very foundation of a living culture."

"Every culture is founded on a religious consciousness and a spiritual vision."

"The bond between parents and children is perhaps the strongest force in nature."

"Education without culture is mere technical training."

"The historian must learn to see the past through the eyes of those who lived it."

"A civilization cannot be understood by studying its monuments alone; we must understand its spirit."

"Truth is not a matter of individual opinion, but of objective reality."

"The modern world has lost the sense of the sacred."

"Nature is not our master but our teacher."

"Time is the dimension in which all human action takes place."

"Wisdom is the fruit of long experience."

"The artist reveals the spiritual dimension of material reality."

"Knowledge without wisdom is dangerous."

"Peace is the fruit of justice."

"Change is the only constant in human history."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"The family is the basic unit of society."

"Success without integrity is a hollow victory."

"Hope sustains the human spirit through the darkest times."

"Freedom without responsibility leads to chaos."

"Music is the voice of the soul."

"Science without philosophy is blind."

"The study of history teaches us humility."

"Beauty is the splendor of truth."

"Work is a fundamental human need."

"Dreams give meaning to our struggles."

"Humor is a sign of intelligence and humanity."