I despise Birth-Control first because it is ... an entirely meaningless word; and is used so as to curry favour even with those who would first recoil from its real meaning. The proceeding these quack doctors recommend does not control any birth.

A tragedy means always a mans struggle with that which is stronger than man.

There are arguments for atheism, and they do not depend, and never did depend, upon science. They are arguable enough, as far as they go, upon a general survey of life; only it happens to be a superficial survey of life.

If a rhinoceros were to enter this restaurant now, there is no denying he would have great power here. But I should be the first to rise and assure him that he had no authority whatever.

Nothing is poetical if plain daylight is not poetical; and no monster should amaze us if the normal man does not amaze.

Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision, instead we are always changing the vision.

There are many ways to fall down, but there's only one way to stand up straight.