The Gods we worship write their names on our faces; be sure of that. And a man will worship something ... That which dominates will determine his life and character. Therefore it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.

For a great nature, it is a happiness to escape a religious training; religion of character is so apt to be invaded.

God will not make himself manifest to cowards

There is a tendency for things to right themselves.

The proof of a high education is the ability to speak about complex matters as simply as possible.

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

The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.