We have perhaps a natural fear of ends. We would rather be always on the way than arrive. Given the means, we hang on to them and often forget the ends.

The Greeks invented logic but were not fooled by it.

We are made kind by being kind.

Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true.

Men weary as much of not doing the things they want to do as of doing the things they do not want to do.

Nothing so bolsters our self-confidence and reconciles us with ourselves as the continuous ability to create; to see things grow and develop under our hand, day in, day out.

It is not actual suffering but the taste of better things which excites people to revolt.