The mind of the most logical thinker goes so easily from one point to another that it is not hard to mistake motion for progress.

If any good results to a man from believing a lie it certainly comes from the honesty of his belief.

Conscience as I understand it is the impulse to do the right thing because it is right regardless of personal ends and has nothing whatever to do with the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

People need joy quite as much as clothing. Some of them need it far more.