I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think. Whereas, if the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily.

I am a child of my generation, and I rejoice that I live in such splendidly disturbing times.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

No one has a right to consume happiness without producing it.

I believe in the immortality of the soul because I have within me immortal longings.

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.