As long as civilization is essentially one of property, of fences, of exclusiveness, it will be mocked by delusions. Our riches will leave us sick; there will be bitterness in our laughter, and our wine will burn our mouth. Only that good profits which we can taste with all doors open, and which serves all men.

Our prejudices are our robbers, they rob us valuable things in life. People only see what they are prepared to see.

Most of the great results of history are brought about by discreditable means.

The riddle of the age has for each a private solution.

To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven.

Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.

If a man lose his balance, and immerse himself in any trades or pleasures for their own sake, he may be a good wheel or pin, but he is not a cultivated man.