This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.

We aim above the mark to hit the mark.

The history of the genesis or the old mythology repeats itself in the experience of every child. He too is a demon or god thrown into a particular chaos, where he strives ever to lead things from disorder into order.

Genius, even, as it is the greatest good, is he greatest harm.

The two terrors that discourage creativity and creative living are fear of public opinion and undue reverence for one's own consistency.

Every word we speak is million-faced or convertible to an indefinite number of applications. If it were not so we could read no book. Your remark would only fit your case, not mine.

What is addressed to us for contemplation does not threaten us, but makes us intellectual beings.