It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak.

Landlords grow rich in their sleep without working, risking or economising

Money is a machine for doing quickly and commodiously what would be done, though less quickly and commodiously, without it.

There is one characteristic of the present direction of public opinion, peculiarly calculated to make it intolerant of any marked demonstration of individuality. The general average of mankind are not only moderate in intellect, but also moderate in inclinations: they have no tastes or wishes strong enough to incline them to do anything unusual, and they consequently do not understand those who have, and class all such with the wild and intemperate whom they are accustomed to look down upon.

So Long as we do not harm others we should be free to think, speak, act, & live as we see fit, without molestation from individuals, law, or gov't.

The moment one asks himself whether he is happy, he ceases to be so.

Human beings are no longer born to their place in life...but are free to employ their faculties and such favorable chances as offer, to achieve the lot which may appear to them as desirable.