My knowledge of myself is direct, synthetic, from within outwards; my knowledge of other persons is indirect, analytical, from outside inwards. My knowledge of myself starts at the core; that of others at the crust.

Sermons seldom convert sinners; they sometimes goad them into more sin.

The American language differs from the English in that it seeks the top of expression while English seeks its lowly valleys.

A general must be shot or befriended - but never hurt.

The Anglo-Saxon conscience does not prevent the Anglo-Saxon from sinning, it merely prevents him from enjoying his sin.

Liberty of thought means liberty to communicate one's thought.

Inequality is the inevitable consequence of liberty.