To become a popular religion, it is only necessary for a superstition to enslave a philosophy.

Bereavement is the deepest initiation into the mysteries of human life, an initiation more searching and profound than even happy love.

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.

A good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it.

Don't get up from the feast of life without paying for your share of it.

Civilization is being poisoned by its own waste products.

I have no fear that the candle lighted in Palestine years ago will ever be put out.