You know, all is development. The principle is perpetually going on. First, there was nothing, then there was something; then-I forget the next-I think there were shells, then fishes; then we came-let me see-did we come next? Never mind that; we came at last. And at the next change there will be something very superior to us-something with wings. Ah! That's it: we were fishes, and I believe we shall be crows.

Nature is stronger than education.

Nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.

Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.

Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.

One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

Religion is civilization, the highest.