Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else.

The language of judicial decision is mainly the language of logic. And the logical method and form flatter that longing for certainty and for repose which is in every human mind. But certainty generally is illusion, and repose is not the destiny of man.

Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children.

Science is the topography of ignorance. From a few elevated points we triangulate vast spaces, inclosing infinite unknown details. We cast the lead, and draw up a little sand from abysses we may never reach with our dredges.

The worst of a modern stylish mansion is that it has no place for ghosts.

A man's opinions are generally of much more value than his arguments.

Man has will, but woman has her way.