A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Manmust evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge,aggression, and retaliation.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.