There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. The dark background which death supplies brings out the tender colours of life in all their purity.

The best men in all ages keep classic traditions alive

The vital straining towards an ideal, definite but latent, when it dominates a whole life, may express that ideal more fully than could the best chosen words.

The truth is cruel, but it can be loved, and it makes free those who have loved it.

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

Each religion necessarily contradicts every other religion, and probably contradicts itself. Religions, like languages, are necessary rivals. What religion a man shall have is a historical accident, quite as much as what language he shall speak.

Truth is a jewel which should not be painted over; but it may be set to advantage and shown in a good light.