Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means taking a vigorous, human interest in what is being told us.

In a world where England is finished and dead: I do not wish to live.

It is among the commonplaces of education that we often first cut off the living root and then try to replace its natural functions by artificial means. Thus we suppress the child's curiosity and then when he lacks a natural interest in learning he is offered special coaching for his scholastic difficulties.

Hate is perhaps the most dynamic of all emotions - fear may immobilize, love may stay the hand, but hate urges to action.

Rare indeed is the nature that does not become a little more intense when its own affairs come under discussion.

It's been my experience, Charlotte, that the crisis never comes as or when you expect.

Men are too emotional to vote. Their conduct at baseball games and political conventions shows this . . .