The church is only a secular institution in which the half-educated speak to the half-converted.

Consciousness is a phase of mental life which arises in connection with the formation of new habits. When habit is formed, consciousness only interferes to spoil our performance.

In imperialism nothing fails like success. If the conqueror oppresses his subjects, they will become fanatical patriots, and sooner or later have their revenge; if he treats them well, and governs them for their good, they will multiply faster than their rulers, till they claim their independence.

Events in the past may be roughly divided into those which probably never happened and those which do not matter.

We must cut our coat according to our cloth, and adapt ourselves to changing circumstances.

It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism, while the wolf remains of a different opinion.

Literature flourishes best when it is half a trade and half an art.