The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.

I do not wish any reward but to know I have done the right thing.

God, so atrocious in the Old Testament, so attractive in the New--the Jekyl and Hyde of sacred romance.

The vast majority of the race whether savage or civilized, are secretly kind at heart and shrink from inflicting pain, but in the presence of the aggressive and pitiless minority they don't dare to assert themselves.

Supposing is good, but finding out is better.

Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

The only people who should use the possessive 'we' are kings, newspaper editors, and persons with tapeworms.