The worst is that the very hardest thinking will not bring thoughts. They must come like good children of God and cry, "Here we are." You expend effort and energy thinking hard. Then, after you have given up, they come sauntering in with their hands in their pockets. If the effort had not been made to open the door, however, who knows when they could have come.

If you inquire what people are like here, I must answer, "The same as everywhere."

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

The most difficult thing is what is thought to be the simplest; to really see the things which are before your eyes.

To be active is the primary vocation of man.

Do thine own task, and be therewith content.