Really to believe in human nature while striving to know the thousand forces that warp it from its ideal development-to call for and expect much from men and women, and not to be disappointed and...

For the secret of friendship is a mutual admiration, and it is the realization or suspicion that that admiration is lessening on one side or the other that swiftly breaks the charm.

War is the health of the state.

democracy” synonymous with a republican form of government?

For we do not do what we want to do, but what is easiest and most natural for us to do, and if it is easy for us to do the wrong thing, it is...

So to all who are situated as I am, I would say–Grow up as fast as you can.

The ironist is ironical not because he does not care, but because he cares too much.

The world has never favored the experimental life. It despises poets, fanatics, prophets and lovers.