People who do not understand themselves have a craving for understanding — a thing which is rather surmised and never spoken than known and clothed in words.

Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion.

The immature man wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mature man wants to live humanely for one

In reality, we are still children. We want to find a playmate for our thoughts and feelings.

Statistics is the art of lying by means of figures.

Fear is the fear of one's self.

Truth is not always the best basis for happiness. There are certain lies which may constitute a far better and more secure foundation of happiness. There are people who perish when their eyes are opened.