A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. Having been alive, it won't be so hard in the end to lie down and rest.
There is an evil tendency underlying all our technology - the tendency to do what is reasonable even when it isn't any good.
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Sooner or later, we've got to work at it, no matter how many other careers we've had or wanted.
An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.
We cannot destroy kindred: Our chains stretch a little sometimes, but they never break.
Never be a cynic, even a gentle one. Never help out a sneer, even at the devil.
Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle.
Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can.