Man must not check his reason by tradition, but, contrariwise, must check tradition by reason.

Art is a means of union among men, joining them together in the same feeling.

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.

As long as there are slaughterhouses there will be battlefields. A vegetarian diet is the acid test of humanitarianism.

I feel that I am entitled to my share of lightheartedness and there is nothing wrong with enjoying one's self simply, like a boy.

He had the unlucky capacity many men have of seeing and believing in the possibility of goodness and truth, but of seeing the evil and falsehood of life too clearly to take any serious part in it.

Anna smiled,as people smile at the weaknesses of those they love. . .