Liberty is the very last idea that seems to occur to anybody, in considering any political or social proposal. It is only necessary for anybody for any reason to allege any evidence of any evil in any human practice, for people instantly to suggest that the practice should be suppressed by the police.

I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps you clean.

The man who lives in a small community lives in a much larger world... The reason is obvious. In a large community we can choose our companions. In a small community our companions are chosen for us.

Facts as facts do not always create a spirit of reality, because reality is a spirit.

Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to that arrogant oligarchy who merely happen to be walking around.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not sure about being quiet.

Puritanism was an honourable mood; it was a noble fad. In other words, it was a highly creditable mistake.