Skilled work, of no matter what kind, is only done well by those who take a certain pleasure in it, quite apart from its utility, either to themselves in earning a living, or to the world through its outcome.

We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach.

Do not feel certain of anything.

Only six need be attempted.

Contempt for happiness is usually contempt for other people's happiness, and is an elegant disguise for hatred of the human race.

Modern definitions of truth, such as those as pragmatism and instrumentalism, which are practical rather than contemplative, are inspired by industrialisation as opposed to aristocracy.

It is because modern education is so seldom inspired by a great hope that it so seldom achieves great results.