It is always the nearest, plainest and simplest principles that learned men comprehend last.

Enthusiasm is like having two right hands.

Formal religion was organized for slaves: it offered them consolation which earth did not provide.

Put yourself in the other man's place and then you will know why he thinks certain things and does certain deeds.

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage.

Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Science is the effective way of doing things. Business is the economic way of doing things.

Dignity is a mask we wear to hide our ignorance.