However much we admire the orator's occasional bursts of eloquence, the noblest written words are commonly as far behind or abovethe fleeting spoken language as the firmament with its stars is behind the clouds.

It is difficult to begin without borrowing, but perhaps it is the most generous course thus to permit your fellowmen to have an interest in your enterprise.

Men are probably nearer the essential truth in their superstitions than in their science.

Behold the difference between the Oriental and the Occidental. The former has nothing to do in this world; the latter is full of activity. The one looks in the sun until his eyes are put out; the other follows him prone in his westward course.

It is not enough that we are truthful; we must cherish and carry out high purposes to be truthful about.

I am not responsible for the successful working of the machinery of society.

If you give money, spend yourself with it.