In the great books of India, an empire spoke to us, nothing small or unworthy, but large, serene, consistent, the voice of an old intelligence, which in another age and climate had pondered and thus disposed of the questions that exercise us.

I suppose you could never explain to the most ingenous molusk that such a creature as a whale existed.

The interminable forests should become graceful parks, for use and delight.

A weed is a plant we've found no use for yet.

There is never a beginning, there is never an end, to the inexplicable continuity of this web of God, but always circular power returning into itself.

When believers and unbelievers live in the same manner - I distrust the religion.

Always do what you are afraid to do.