A correct theory is the first step towards improvement, by showing what we need and what we might accomplish.

Value is the most invincible and impalpable of ghosts, and comes and goes unthought of, while the visible and dense matter remains as it was.

A little experience is worth much argument; a few facts are better than any theory.

Economists can never be free of from difficulties unless they will distinguish between a theory and the application of a theory.

The difficulties of economics are mainly the difficulties of conceiving clearly and fully the conditions of utility.

we often observe that there is abundance of capital to be had at low rates of interest, while there are also large numbers of artisans starving for want of employment.

As a general rule, it is foolish to do just what other people are doing, because there are almost sure to be too many people doing the same thing.

Logic should no longer be considered an elegant and learned accomplishment; it should take its place as an indispensable study for every well-informed person.

The theory which follows is entirely based on a calculus of pleasure and pain; and the object of economics is to maximize happiness by purchasing pleasure, as it were, at the lowest cost of pain.

but, in reality, there is no such thing as an exact science.

The point of equilibrium will be known by the criterion that an infinitely small amount of commodity exchanged in addition, at the same rate, will bring neither gain nor loss of utility.

Delighting in the Lord alters the desires.

If a man should wanton walk with crime ... he shall find in death no great deliverance.

You always envy someone else's life and, as a woman, you're always comparing your life to someone else's life.

I don't really enjoy filming.

A good man does not make a warrior, just as good steel does not go for nails.

My ideas had been taking a socialistic shape for many years; but they were lacking in definite outline.

Unless Russia is face with an iron fist and strong language, another is in the making. Only one language do they understand - 'How many divisions have you?' ... I'm tired of babying the Soviets.

I love seeing Houston. Houston has a great style and energy.

We are not our brother’s keeper we are our brother and we are our sister. We must look past complexion and see community.

Success in spiritual life lies not in being the Best, but doing the Best.