To bear failure with courage is the best proof of character that anyone can give.

We find things beautiful because we recognize them and contrariwise we find things beautiful because their novelty surprises us.

The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.

What do we any of us have but our illusions? And what do we ask of others but that we be allowed to keep them?

The rain fell alike upon the just and upon the unjust, and for nothing was there a why and a wherefore.

The writer is more concerned to know than to judge.

I'd sooner be smashed into a mangled pulp by a bus when we cross the street than look forward to a life like yours.