Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy and an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then it becomes a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public.

All this contains much that is obviously true, and much that is relevant; unfortunately, what is obviously true is not relevant, and what is relevant is not obviously true.

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

No sky is heavy if the heart be light

The world today is ruled by harassed politicians absorbed in getting into office or turning out the other man so that not much room is left for debating the great issues on their merits

No two on earth in all things can agree. All have some daring singularity.

God alone knows how great it is. All I hope is that it is not too late. I am very much afraid that it is. We can only do our best.