Matters of religion should never be matters of controversy. We neither argue with a lover about his taste, nor condemn him, if we are just, for knowing so human a passion.

It takes a wonderful brain and exquisite senses to produce a few stupid ideas.

Artists have no less talents than ever, their taste, their vision, their sentiment are often interesting; they are mighty in their independence and feeble only in their works.

It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.

The word experience is like a shrapnel shell, and bursts into a thousand meanings.

Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.

Philosophers are as jealous as women; each wants a monopoly of praise.