Patriotism is usually the refuge of the scoundrel. He is the man who talks the loudest.

Don't dream your life, but live your dream

When an honest writer discovers an imposition it is his simple duty to strip it bare and hurl it down from its place of honor, no matter who suffers by it; any other course would render him unworthy of the public confidence.

A German joke is no laughing matter.

When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.

The first time a student realizes that a little learning is a dangerous thing is when he brings home a poor report card.

Such is professional jealousy; a scientist will never show any kindness for a theory which he did not start himself. There is no feeling of brotherhood among these people. Indeed, they always resent it when I call them brother. To show how far their ungenerosity can carry them, I will state that I offered to let Prof. H--y publish my great theory as his own discovery; I even begged him to do it; I even proposed to print it myself as his theory. Instead of thanking me, he said that if I tried to fasten that theory on him he would sue me for slander.