The dreams of men, the seed of commonwealth, the germs of empires.

Being myself animated by feelings of affection toward my fellowmen, I am saddened by the modern system of advertising. Whatever evidence it offers of enterprise, ingenuity, impudence, and resource in certain individuals, it proves to my mind the wide prevalence of that form of mental degradation which is called gullibility.

We couldn't understand because we were too far... and could not remember because we were traveling in the night of first ages, those ages that had gone, leaving hardly a sign... and no memories.

It is respectable to have no illusions, and safe, and profitable and dull.

A writer without interest or sympathy for the foibles of his fellow man is not conceivable as a writer.

I slipped the book into my pocket. I assure you to leave off reading was like tearing myself away from the shelter of an old and solid friendship.

A man's most open actions have a secret side to them.