There is but one coward on earth, and that is the coward that dare not know.

Honest and earnest criticism from those whose interests are most nearly touched,- criticism of writers by readers, of government by those governed, of leaders by those led, - this is the soul of democracy and the safeguard of modern society

I refused to teach Sunday school. When Archdeacon Henry Phillips, my last rector, died, I flatly refused again to join any church or sign any church creed. From my 30th year on I have increasingly regarded the church as an institution which defended such evils as slavery, color caste, exploitation of labor and war.

There may often be excuse for doing things poorly in this world, but there is never any excuse for calling a poorly done thing, well done.

No universal selfishness can bring social good to all.

Strive for that greatness of spirit that measures life not by its disappointments but by its possibilities.

The cause of war is preparation for war.