It is no natural for a man to pray that no theory can prevent him from doing it.

Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you.

A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.

It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today.

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.

We are either progressing or retrograding all the while; there is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.

Conscience in the soul is the root of all true courage. If a man would be brave, let him learn to obey his conscience.

Manliness means perfect manhood, as womanliness implies perfect womanhood. Manliness is the character of a man as he ought to be, as he was meant to be.

I can do small things in a great way.

The atheist has no hope.

Art itself, in all its methods, is the child of religion. The highest and best works in architecture, sculpture and painting, poetry and music, have been born out of the religion of Nature.

I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.

Sustainable happiness is important, because it not only elevate our own wellbeing locally, but also contributes to collective global flourishing.

For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite opinion.

There's a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside

People are, if anything, more touchy about being thought silly than they are about being thought unjust.

In a home where there is an able-bodied husband, he is expected to be the breadwinner.

Has given me no choice but to advocate for the termination of this project.

I mope around less. It is horrible. I miss it.

I'm listening to Aphex Twin. That makes me cultured and interesting.