In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, read more

In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, something must exist for the symbol to symbolize.

Arms and laws do not flourish together.

Arms and laws do not flourish together.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

Whenever there is a hard job to be done I assign it to a lazy man; he is sure to read more

Whenever there is a hard job to be done I assign it to a lazy man; he is sure to find an easy way of doing it.

Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage

Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage

Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first read more

Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer: there is nobility in preserving it coolly and proudly through long youth, until at last, in the ripeness of instinct and discretion, it ca

The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith read more

The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith in God and send them back to their homes skeptical, or infidels, or agnostics, or atheists

Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism
leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no
understanding.

Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism
leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no
understanding.

There is plenty of law at the end of a nightstick.

There is plenty of law at the end of a nightstick.