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.

There was never an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank.

The character of every act depends upon the circumstances in which it is done.

Under bad manners, as under graver faults, lies very commonly an overestimate of our special individuality, as distinguished from our generic humanity.

The man of action has the present, but the thinker controls the future.

Three generations of imbeciles are enough.

Be willing to commit yourself to a course, perhaps a long and hard one, without being able to foresee exactly where you will come out.