"I believe that no characteristic is so distinctively human as the sense of indebtedness we feel, not necessarily for a favor received, but even for the slightest evidence of kindness; and there is nothing so boorish, savage, inhuman as to appear to be overwhelmed by a favor, let alone unworthy of it."

Peace is freedom in tranquility.

The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no practical results to follow.

In a discussion of this kind our interest should be centered not on the weight of the authority but on the weight of the argument. Indeed the authority of those who set out to teach is often an impediment to those who wish to learn. They cease to use their own judgment and regard as gospel whatever is put forward by their chosen teacher.

Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.

It is certain that memory contains not only philosophy, but all the arts and all that appertain to the use of life.

Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.