I had rather be Mercury, the smallest among seven [planets], revolving round the sun, than the first among five [moons] revolving round Saturn.

But the valid issue is the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at his command.

The new vulcanism is really a daring attempt to connect the present, incomprehensible world to a past, unknown one.

Solitude is fine when you are at peace with yourself and have something definite to do.

The greatest difficulties lie where we are not looking for them.

If you modestly enjoy your fame you are not unworthy to rank with the holy.

To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed That can make life a garden.