There is not a single dying human being who does not yearn for love, touch, understanding, and whose heart does not break from the withdrawal of those who should be drawing near.

Perhaps, in a few people, I have seen what can be described as a struggle with death, and it can be distressing to behold. But for the vast majority of people death is gentle, tender.

The dying need only a hand to hold and a quiet in which to make their departure.

No mere mortal can do what the Son of man did

Travelling, whether in the mental or the physical world, is a joy, and it is good to know that, in the mental world at least, there are vast countries still very imperfectly explored

Many a man's strength is in opposition and when he faileth he groweth out of use.

All men are alike when asleep.

When the sun comes up, I have morals again.

This lifetime right now you have a specific destiny. You are destined to die at a certain time, to make a certain amount of money, to have certain associations and friendships.

The guiding principle that a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy remains as true today as it was in the nineteenth century.

I want to not do anything I've done before. That can come in any form.

I have only been seeking to get them to the negotiating table and, thank God, that's where they are.

I still buy actual books. The smell, having it in your hands - there's really no substitute.