Honesty of thought and speech and written word is a jewel, and they who curb prejudice and seek honorably to know and speak the truth are the only builders of a better life.

The French cook; we open tins.

The value of a sentiment is the amount of sacrifice you are prepared to make for it.

It isn't enough to love people because they're good to you, or because in some way or other you're going to get something by it. We have to love because we love loving.

Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place - service - social service - the ants creed, the bees creed.

I drink the wine of aspiration and the drug of illusion. Thus I am never dull.

The beginnings and endings of all human undertakings are untidy.