Another merit of home is that it preserves the diversity between individuals. If we were all alike, it might be convenient for the bureaucrat and the statistician, but it would be very dull, and would lead to a very unprogressive society.

To like many people spontaneously and without effort is perhaps the greatest of all sources of personal happiness.

Bolshevism is to be reckoned with Mohammedanism rather than with Christianity and Buddhism. Christianity and Buddhism are primarily personal religions, with mystical doctrines and a love of contemplation. Mohammedanism and Bolshevism are practical, social, unspiritual, concerned to win the empire of the world.

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

Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens.

Happiness is not best achieved by those who seek it directly.

Even in civilized mankind faint traces of monogamous instinct can be perceived.