The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.

If ever the public was betrayed by its press, it's ours.

Do not trouble yourselves about standards or ideals; but try to be faithful and natural: remember that there is no greatness, no beauty, which does not come from truth to your own knowledge of things; and keep on working, even if your work is not long remembered.

I know, indeed, of nothing more subtly satisfying and cheering than a knowledge of the real good will and appreciation of others. Such happiness does not come with money, nor does it flow from fine physical state. It cannot be brought. But it is the keenest joy, after all; and the toiler's truest and best reward.

The wars come and go in blood and tears; but whether they are bad wars, or what are comically called good wars, they are of one effect in death and sorrow.

A friend knows how to allow for mere quantity in your talk, and only replies to the quality.

There will presently be no room in the world for things; it will be filled up with the advertisements of things.