You can learn more about human nature by reading the Bible than by living in New York.

To a man the greatest blessing is individual liberty; to a dog it is the last word in despair.

Unlimited power is worse for the average person than unlimited alcohol; and the resulting intoxication is more damaging for others. Very few have not deteriorated when given absolute dominion. It is worse for the governor than for the governed.

Whenever it is in any way possible, every boy and girl should choose as his life work some occupation which he should like to do anyhow, even if he did not need the money.

If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.

The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].

The fear of life is the favorite disease of the 20th century.