The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man.

Will and wisdom are both mighty leaders. Our times worship will.

Babies are unreasonable; they expect far too much of existence. Each new generation that comes takes one look at the world, thinks wildly, "Is this all they've done to it?" and bursts into tears.

Be adorable always to each other; respect is everlasting.

This is a hard and precarious world, where every mistake and infirmity must be paid for in full.

The test of a civilized person is first self-awareness, and then depth after depth of sincerity in self-confrontation.

A universe capable of giving birth to many such accidents is-- blind or not-- a good world to live in, a promising universe.