Theology is an attempt to explain a subject by men who do not understand it. The intent is not to tell the truth but to satisfy the questioner.

Let a man once see himself as others see him, and all enthusiasm vanishes from his heart.

If you have no enemies you are apt to be in the same predicament in regard to friends.

Do you say that religion is still needed? Then I answer that Work, Study, Health and Love constitute religion. . . . Most formal religions have pronounced the love of man for woman and woman for man an evil thing. . . . They have said that sickness was sent from God. . . . Now we deny it all, and again proclaim that these will bring you all the good there is: Health, Work, Study - Love!

There is a wild, splendid, intoxicating joy that follows work well done.

Opportunities for education should be within the reach of every individual, not for the lucky few.

If I supply you with a thought, you may remember it and you may not. But if I can make you think a thought for yourself, I have indeed added to your stature.