Once divested of missionary virus, the cult of our gods gives no offence. It would be a peaceful age if this were recognized, and religion, Christian, communist or any other, were to rely on practice and not on conversion for her growth.

The only thing for a pacifist to do is to find a substitute for war.

Most people, after accomplishing something, use it over and over again like a gramophone record till it cracks, forgetting that the past is just the stuff with which to make more future.

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.

Nearly all trouble comes from mis-timing.

I have met charming people, lots who would be charming if they hadn't got a complex about the British and everyone has pleasant and cheerful manners and I like most of the American voices. On the other hand I don't believe they have any God and their hats are frightful. On balance I prefer the Arabs.

I do like people who have not yet made up their minds about everything, who in fact are still receiving