Underneath all civilization, ancient or modern, moved and still moves a sea of magic, superstition, and sorcery. Perhaps they will remain when the works of our reason have passed away.

Philosophy is harmonized knowledge making a harmonious life; it is the self-discipline which lifts us to serenity and freedom. Knowledge is power, but only wisdom is liberty.

A cat has a reputation to protect. If it had a halo, it would be worn cocked to one side.

As to harmonizing the theory of evolution with the Biblical account of creation, I do not believe it can be done, and I do not see why it should be. The story of Genesis is beautiful, and profoundly significant as symbolism: there is no good reason to torture it into conformity with modern theory.

To seek, beneath the universal strife, the hidden harmony of things.

There is nothing in socialism that a little age or a little money will not cure.

When liberty exceeds intelligence, it begets chaos, which begets dictatorship.