Though all society is founded on intolerance, all improvement is founded on tolerance.

To be a champion you must live like one.

If all the Churches of Europe closed their doors until the drums ceased rolling they would act as a most powerful reminder that though the glory of war is a famous and ancient glory, it is not the final glory of God.

Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?

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

Literature is like any other trade; you will never sell anything unless you go to the right shop.

Morality consists of suspecting other people of not being legally married.