The cheap drama brings cause and effect, will power and action, once more into relation and gives a man the thrilling conviction that he may yet be master of his fate.

As democracy modifies our conception of life, it constantly raises the value and function of each member of the community, however humble he may be.

The rich landlord is he who collects with sternness, who accepts no excuse, and will have his own. There are moments of irritation and of real bitterness against him, but there is still admiration, because he is rich and successful.

The task of youth is not only its own salvation but the salvation of those against whom it rebels.

Young people need pleasure as truly as they need food and air.

The mass of men seldom move together without an emotional incentive.

A wise man has told us that "men are once for all so made that they prefer a rational world to believe in and live in."