Man, biologically considered ... is simply the most formidable of all beasts of prey, and, indeed, the only one that preys systematically on its own kind.
... the intellect, everywhere invasive, shows everywhere its shallowing effect.
New habits can be launched.
A sense of humor is just common sense dancing.
... no bell in us tolls to let us know for certain when truth is in our grasp.
We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition