Intelligence appears to be the thing that enables a man to get along without education. Education appears to be the thing that enables a man to get along without the use of his intelligence.

Political success in Athens seemed to depend on having a party, and there seemed now to be no party with whom an honorable man could connect himself.

While we ourselves are the living graves of murdered beasts, how can we expect any ideal conditions on this earth?

Science is a wonderful discipline, to which we are deeply indebted.

Hand in hand with freedom of speech goes the power to be heard, to share in the decisions of government which shape men's lives.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and if one of the team cannot handle the forces, everybody is going to suffer. A ritual lodge is no place for the well-meaning ineffectual.

Showing up every day isn't enough. There are a lot of guys who show up every day who shouldn't have showed up at all.

If I read too much or know too much it's not because I want to talk about it, it's only because it's interesting for me.

In painting, detail for the sake of itself is useless. It must have relevance to the whole.

The cleverest character in comedy is the clown, for he who would make people take him for a fool, must not be one.

Take responsibility for making your own life beautiful.