Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life.

It would be difficult to exaggerate the degree to which we are influenced by those we influence.

One of the chief differences between an adult and a juvenile is that the adult knows when he is an ass while the juvenile never does.

The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor's shortcomings as he is of his own.

Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections of others. We usually strive to reveal in others the blemishes we hide in ourselves.

The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.