Randolph Bourne, The Radical Will: Selected Writings 1911-1918 Quotes
For we do not do what we want to do, but what is easiest and most natural for us to do, and if it is easy for us to do the wrong thing, it is that that we will do.
So to all who are situated as I am, I would say--Grow up as fast as you can.
The ironist is ironical not because he does not care, but because he cares too much.
The world has never favored the experimental life. It despises poets, fanatics, prophets and lovers.