I appeal to the chemists to discover a humane gas that will kill instantly and painlessly. In short- a gentlemanly gas deadly by all means, but humane, not cruel.

You will think less of the art, when you know the artist

All evolution in thought and conduct must at first appear as heresy and misconduct.

We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way.

At present there is not a single credible established religion in the world.

People have pointed out evidences of personal feeling in my notices as if they were accusing me of a misdemeanor, not knowing that criticism written without personal feeling is not worth reading. It is the capacity for making good or bad art a personal matter that makes a man a critic.

The British churchgoer prefers a severe preacher because he thinks a few home truths will do his neighbors no harm.