...science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common-sense rounded out and minutely articulated. It is therefore as much an instinctive product, as much a stepping forth of human courage in the dark, as is any inevitable dream or impulsive action.

There is no greater stupidity or meanness than to take uniformity for an ideal, as if it were not a benefit and a joy to a man, being what he is, to know that many are, have been, and will be better than he.

Art is a delayed echo.

Chaos is a name for any order that produces confusion in our minds.

Wisdom comes by disillusionment.

The love of all-inclusiveness is as dangerous in philosophy as in art.

The hunger for facile wisdom is the root of all false philosophy.