The modern world... has no notion except that of simplifying something by destroying nearly everything.

When some English moralists write about the importance of having character, they appear to mean only the importance of having a dull character.

Government has become ungovernable; that is, it cannot leave off governing. Law has become lawless; that is, it cannot see where laws should stop. The chief feature of our time is the meekness of the mob and the madness of the government.

Oh, most unhappy man,' he cried, 'try to be happy! You have red hair like your sister.' My red hair, like red flames, shall burn up the world,' said Gregory.

English experience indicates that when the two great political parties agree about something it is generally wrong.

Silver is sometimes more valuable than gold, that is, in large quantities.

The worst moment for an atheist is when he feels a profound sense of gratitude and has no one to thank.