I knew that it is out of the question to have honest, economical government while a few are inordinately rich and the great mass of men are poor. In fact, it is to be doubted if anything really worthwhile can be done until there is a fairer distribution of wealth.

Chloroform unfit children. Show them the same mercy that is shown beasts that are no longer fit to live.

I cannot tell and I shall never know how many words of mine might have given birth to cruelty in place of love and kindness and charity.

It’s not bad people I fear so much as good people. When a person is sure that he is good, he is nearly hopeless; he gets cruel- he believes in punishment.

I do not believe in god because I do not believe in Mother Goose.

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose.

I go to a better tailor than any of you and pay more for my clothes. The only difference is that you probably don't sleep in yours.