Every one of these hundreds of millions of human beings is in some form seeking happiness.... Not one is altogether noble nor altogether trustworthy nor altogether consistent; and not one is altogether vile.... Not a single one but has at some time wept.

The greatest task of democracy, its ritual and feast - is choice.

We are kept keen on the grindstone of pain and necessity.

This little upset across the water doesn't mean anything. Threatened men live long and threatened wars never occur.

Alone-- it is wonderful how little a man can do alone! To rob a little, to hurt a little, and there is the end.

The passion for playing Chess is one of the most unaccountable in the world

Affliction comes to us, not to make us sad but sober; not to make us sorry but wise.