Power is in nature the essential measure of right.

You will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it.

I do not hesitate to read. all good books in translations. What is really best in any book is translatable-any real insight or broad human sentiment.

For the world is not painted, or adorned, but is from the beginning beautiful; and God has not made some beautiful things, but Beauty is the creator of the universe.

Earth proudly wears the Parthenon As the best gem upon her zone.

Government exists to defend the weak and the poor and the injured party; the rich and the strong can better take care of themselves.

We judge of a man's wisdom by his hope, knowing that the inexhaustibleness of nature is an immortal youth.