...the primary paradox that man is superior to all the things around him and yet is at their mercy.

Our digestions, going sacredly and silently right, that is the foundation of all poetry.

The obvious effect of frivolous divorce will be frivolous marriage. If people can be separated for no reason they will feel it all the easier to be united for no reason.

If an editor can only make people angry enough, they will write half his newspaper for him for nothing.

When people begin to ignore human dignity, it will not be long before they begin to ignore human rights.

To be born into this earth is to be born into uncongenial surroundings, hence to be born into a romance.

It seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretext to insult the Marquis.' By George!' said Syme facing round and looking at him, 'What a clever chap you are!