Painting a picture is like trying to fight a battle.

Elderly people and those in authority cannot always be relied upon to take enlightened and comprehending views of what they call the indiscretions of youth.

The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.

No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith.

I feel devoutly thankful to have been born fond of writing.

Already by 1900 I could boast I had written as many books as Moses.

Opening amenities are often opening inanities.