Indignation is a submission of our thoughts, but not of our desires.

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.

Dr. Arnold . . . the admired reformer of public schools, came across some cranks who thought it a mistake to flog boys. Anyone reading his outburst of furious indignation against this opinion will be forced to the conclusion that he enjoyed inflicting floggings.

The Mormons had a divine revelation in favour of polygamy, but under pressure from the United States Government they discovered that the revelation was not binding.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, and too much brings chaos.

Have no respect for the authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found

In detective stories . . . I alternately identify myself with the murderer and the huntsman-detective, but . . . there are those to which this vicarious outlet is too mild.