In this real world of sweat and dirt, it seems to me that when a view of things is 'noble,' that ought to count as presumption against its truth, and as a philosophic disqualification. The prince of darkness may be a gentleman, as we are told he is, but whatever the God of earth and heaven is, he can surely be no gentleman.

In business for yourself, not by yourself.

No living person is sunk so low as not to be imitated by somebody.

Our esteem for facts has not neutralized in us all religiousness. It is itself almost religious. Our scientific temper is devout.

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

When once a decision is reached and execution is the order of the day, dismiss absolutely all responsibility and care about the outcome.

To spend life for something which outlasts it.