I do not propose to add anything to what has already been written concerning the loss of the "Lady Vain."

Patriotism has become a mere national self assertion, a sentimentality of flag-cheering with no constructive duties.

When a man realizes his littleness, his greatness can appear.

Looking at these stars suddenly dwarfed my own troubles and all the gravities of terrestrial life.

Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness. The work of ameliorating the conditions of life -- the true civilizing process that makes life more and more secure -- had gone steadily on to a climax... And the harvest was what I saw.

The new century will see changes that will dwarf those of the last.

There comes a moment in the day when you have written your pages in the morning, attended to your correspondence in the afternoon, and have nothing further to do. Then comes that hour when you are bored; that's the time for sex.