the possession of wealth, and especially the inheritance of wealth, seems almost invariably to sterilize genius.

Work is the best of narcotics, providing the patient be strong enough to take it. I dread idleness as if it were Hell.

If a weakly mortal is to do anything in the world besides eat the bread thereof, there must be a determined subordination of the whole nature to the one aim no trifling with time, which is passing, with strength which is only too limited.

the possession of wealth, and especially the inheritance of wealth, seems almost invariably to sterilize genius.

That part of the Englishman's nature which has found gratification in religion is now drifting into political life.

All along the line, physically, mentally, morally, alcohol is a weakening and deadening force.

Nature still obstinately refuses to co-operate by making the rich people innately superior to the poor people.