The greatest genius is the most indebted person.

Savages cling to a local god of one tribe or town. The broad ethics of Jesus were quickly narrowed to village theologies, which preach an election or favoritism.

The eyes of men converse as much as their tongues.

Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it

The secret of the illusoriness is in the necessity of a succession of moods or objects. Gladly we would anchor, but the anchorageis quicksand.

Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for

Talent alone cannot make a writer. There must be a man behind the book.