Every man is an omnibus in which his ancestors ride.

The mark of a civilized man is his willingness to re-examine his most cherished beliefs.

The individual will always be a minority. If a man is in a minority of one, we lock him up.

I know of no teachers so powerful and persuasive as the little army of specialists. They carry no banners, they beat no drums; but where they are men learn that bustle and push are not the equals of quiet genius and serene mastery.

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.

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

Fame is the scentless sunflower, with gaudy crown of gold; But friendship is the rose, with sweets in every fold.