The great critic … must be a philosopher, for from philosophy he will learn serenity, impartiality, and the transitoriness of human things.

I would sooner read a timetable or a catalog than nothing at all.

I have an idea that the only thing which makes it possible to regard this world we live in without disgust is the beauty which now and then men create out of the chaos.

A man ought to work. That's what he's here for. That's how he contributes to the welfare of the community.

The most valuable thing I have learned from life is to regret nothing.

The subjunctive mood is in its death throes, and the best thing to do is to put it out of its misery as soon as possible.

It's no use crying over spilt milk, because all of the forces of the universe were bent on spilling it.