The danger of crippling thought, the danger of obstructing the formation of the public mind by specially suppressing ... representations is far greater than any real danger that there is from such representations.

The most intolerable pain is produced by prolonging the keenest pleasure.

No doubt it is easy to demostrate that property will destroy society unless society destroys it.

People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.

What is the use of straining after an amiable view of things, when a cynical view is most likely to be the true 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.

Don't order any black things. Rejoice in his memory; and be radiant: leave grief to the children. Wear violet and purple. Be patient with the poor people who will snivel: they don't know; and they think they will live for ever, which makes death a division instead of a bond.