I suggest to young professors that their first work should be written in a jargon only to be understood by the erudite few. With that behind them, they can ever after say what they have to say in a language 'understand of the people.'

I say people who feel they must have a faith or religion in order to face life are showing a kind of cowardice, which in any other sphere would be considered contemptible. But when it is in the religious sphere it is thought admirable, and I cannot admire cowardice whatever sphere it is in.

None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear.

The . . . increase in the power of officials is a constant source of irritation to everybody else.

Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure of the legitimacy of children.

One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision.

Indemnity for the past and security for the future.