I never taught language for the purpose of teaching it; but invariably used language as a medium for the communication of thought; thus the learning of language was coincident with the acquisition of knowledge.

We have no firm hold on any knowledge or philosophy that can lift us out of our difficulties.

Yes, I am proud, and very humble too.

Our material eye cannot see that a stupid chauvinism is driving us from one noisy, destructive, futile agitation to another.

No matter how mistaken Communist ideas may be, the experience and knowledge gained by trying them out have given a tremendous impetus to thought and imagination.

We imagine that we want to escape our selfish and commonplace existence, but we cling desperately to our chains.

The Great War proved how confused the world is. Depression is proving it again.