War grows out of ordinary human nature.

Bad philosophers may have a certain influence; good philosophers, never.

All the time that he can spare from the adornment of his person, he devotes to the neglect of his duties.

Americans need rest, but do not know it. I believe this to be a large part of the explanation of the crime wave in the United States.

Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any "great ideal" which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their enemies. Good wine needs no bush, and good morals need no bated breath.

A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation.

I am sometimes shocked by the blasphemies of those who think themselves pious.