I hazard the guess that man will be ultimately known for a mere polity of multifarious, incongruous, and independent denizens.

These are my politics: to change what we can; to better what we can; but still to bear in mind that man is but a devil weakly fettered by some generous beliefs and impositions; and for no word however sounding, and no cause however just and pious, to relax the stricture on these bonds.

Life is not a matter of holding good cards

Perpetual devotion to what a man calls his business is only to be sustained by perpetual neglect of many other things.

So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.

Every man has a sane spot somewhere.

Take care of each other.