To be an abstraction does not mean that an entity is nothing. It merely means that its existence is only a factor of a more concrete element of nature.

Common sense is genius in homespun.

The vigor of civilized societies is preserved by the widespread sense that high aims are worth-while.

There is no nature at an instant.

Identification of rhythm as the casual counterpart of life; wherever there is some life, only perceptible to us when the analogies are sufficiently close.

I would be a billionaire if I was looking to be a selfish boss. That's not me.

The real history does not get written, because it is not in people's brains but in their nerves and vitals.