The society exists for the benefit of its members; not its members for the benefit of the society.

If a single cell, under appropriate conditions, becomes a man in the space of a few years, there can surely be no difficulty in understanding how, under appropriate conditions, a cell may, in the course of untold millions of years, give origin to the human race.

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources.

Religion is the recognition that all things are manifestations of a Power which transcends our knowledge.

It is the function of parents to see that their children habitually experience the true consequences of their conduct.

In societies of low civilization, there is no money.

Science is organized knowledge.