Logic, like language, is partly a free construction and partly a means of symbolizing and harnessing in expression the existing diversities of things; and whilst some languages, given a man's constitution and habits, may seem more beautiful and convenient to him than others, it is a foolish heat in a patriot to insist that only his native language is intelligible or right.

Happiness is the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a mad and lamentable experiment.

At best, the true philosopher can fulfil his mission very imperfectly, which is to pilot himself, or at most a few voluntary companions who may find themselves in the same boat.

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

Only the dead have seen the end of the war.

All beauties are to be honored, but only one embraced.

Bid, then, the tender light of faith to shine By which alone the mortal heart is led Unto the thinking of the thought divine.