The picture which the philosopher draws of the world is surely not one in which every stroke is necessitated by pure logic.

A creative element is surely present in all great systems, and it does not seem possible that all sympathy or fundamental attitudes of will can be entirely eliminated from any human philosophy.

Cruel persecutions and intolerance are not accidents, but grow out of the very essence of religion, namely, its absolute claims.

Law must be viewed as a formless mass of isolated decisions.

Conservatism clings to what has been established, fearing that, once we begin to question the beliefs that we have inherited, all the values of life will be destroyed.

Let philosophy resolutely aim to be as scientific as possible, but let her not forget her strong kinship with literature.

Small groups or communities may be far more oppressive to the individual than larger ones. Men are in many ways freer in large cities than in small villages.

Again, both literature and philosophy work by appealing to certain reigning idols.

Lastly, literature and philosophy both allow past idols to be resurrected with a frequency which would be truly distressing to a sober scientist.

Wisdom is not to be obtained from textbooks, but must be coined out of human experience in the flame of life.

If religion cannot restrain evil, it cannot claim effective power for good.

Beastly of him to die before you realized he might be fascinating.

It is very easy to fall in the ocean of love and feel great, but it's difficult to get out of the river of love and forget.

It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.

Memory is this, not the target dead on centerbut the hurt unwept.

Unlocking your potential requires the key of faith.

The idea of excessive diversification is madness. Wide diversification, which necessarily includes investment in mediocre businesses, only guarantees ordinary results.

Most smoked salts are made with liquid smoke, which is a condensate, but really, really good smoked salt is literally smoked.

Hunting was the labour of the savages of North America, but the amusement of the gentlemen of England.

Everyday is a new opportunity.

I always say I make pictures rather than take pictures.