Even when repressed, inequality grows; only the man who is below the average in economic ability desires equality; those who are conscious of superior ability desire freedom, and in the end superior ability has its way.

Nothing is often a good thing to do and always a good thing to say.

There is no real philosophy until the mind turns around and examines itself.

Moral codes adjust themselves to environmental conditions.

Civilization is the order and freedom is promoting cultural activity.

That a few simple men should in one generation have invented so powerful and appealing a personality, so lofty ethic, and so inspiring a vision of human brotherhood, would be a miracle far more incredible than any recorded in the Gospels.

If you wish to be loved, be modest; if you wish to be admired, be proud; if you wish both, combine external modesty with internal pride.