Morals are not the important thing-nor enlightenment-nor civilization. A man can do absolutely well without them, but he can't do without something to eat. The supremest thing is the need of the body, not of the mind and spirit.

As a thinker and planner the ant is the equal of any savage race of men; as a self-educated specialist in several arts she is the superior of any savage race of men; and in one or two high mental qualities she is above the reach of any man, savage or civilized!

Yes, always avoid violence. In this age of charity and kindliness, the time has gone by for such things. Leave dynamite to the low and unrefined.

If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.

There are too many stars in some places and not enough in others.

...mastery of the art and spirit of the Germanic language enables a man to travel all day in one sentence without changing cars.

If we were meant to talk more than listen, we would have two mouths and one ear.