If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

Why should we build our happiness on the opinons of others, when we can find it in our own hearts?

As soon as any man says of the affairs of the State "What does it matter to me?" the State may be given up for lost.

To renounce liberty is to renounce being a man, to surrender the rights of humanity and even its duties.

To renounce freedom is to renounce one's humanity, one's rights as a man and equally one's duties.

Happy am I, for every time I meditate on governments, I always find new reasons in my inquiries for loving my own country.

Liberty may be gained, but can never be recovered." (Bk2:8)

Remember, it is ultimately your mind which makes anything attractive or unattractive. It is you who is the deciding factor.

I often wonder if my imagination is one of God’s choicest gifts bestowed upon me to deliberately break me free from the frequent doldrums of my humanity.

The same as a cigarette?" asked Rita excitedly, as Mrs. Sin bent over her."The same, but very, very gentle.

I forgot to supannoyancefrom his glass full ofmingled dread and rageNow let me takea small draught of solacefrom my own little cupfull of predicaments!From the poem- Draught

Grammar perfect books are for Ivy Leaguers in Ivory Towers. My book is a sandcastle built on the beach of usefullness.

I'm really too young to go out into the world alone, " he thought as he lay down.

I know that my works are a credit to this nation and I dare say they will endure longer than the McCarran Act.

Badly off as the men...were in your day, they were more fortunate than their mothers and wives.

Believe in the immortality and everlasting effects of your goodness.

With great power comes great responsibilty.