The crux... is that the vast majority of the mass of the universe seems to be missing.
He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally.
We rarely think people have good sense unless they agree with us.
Having a holiday weekend without a family member felt like putting on a sweater that had an extra arm.
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.
A man is too apt to forget that in this world he cannot have everything. A choice is all that is left him.
I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.