The idea does not belong to the soul; it is the soul that belongs to the idea.

Every new concept first comes to the mind in a judgment.

We do not really think, we are barely conscious, until something goes wrong.

The entire universe is perfused with signs, if it is not composed exclusively of signs.

The pragmatist knows that doubt is an art which hs to be acquired with difficulty.

It is... easy to be certain. One has only to be sufficiently vague.

My language is the sum total of myself.

The essence of belief is the establishment of a habit; and different beliefs are distinguished by the different modes of action to which they give rise.

It is not knowing, but the love of learning, that characterizes the scientific man.

The definition of definition is at bottom just what the maxim of pragmatism expresses.

We should chiefly depend not upon that department of the soul which is most superficial and fallible (our reason), but upon that department that is deep and sure, which is instinct.

Ocular infidelity is unfortunately rampant in this so called "artist's world.

Politeness goes far yet costs nothing.

My view of life is colored by humor and looking at the best in any situation.

Don't say you're going to stop eating red meat when you like red meat.

Man cannot live by bread alone. Man after all is composed of intellect and soul.

The mind of the scholar, if he would leave it large and liberal, should come in contact with other minds.

They are the weakest-minded and the hardest-hearted men that most love change.

I love inspiring people, and if I can make a difference in one person's life, then that's success for me!

The moral sentiments that constrain economic life also promote it.

Within each and every one of us is a divine power that needs no substance or anything external to know bliss.