We who officially value freedom of speech above life itself seem to have nothing to talk about but the weather.

We who officially value freedom of speech above life itself seem to have nothing to talk about but the weather.

Pointing out the comic elements of a situation can bring a sense of proportion and perspective to what might otherwise read more

Pointing out the comic elements of a situation can bring a sense of proportion and perspective to what might otherwise seem an overwhelming problem.

The shy man does have some slight revenge upon society for the torture it inflicts upon him. He is able, read more

The shy man does have some slight revenge upon society for the torture it inflicts upon him. He is able, to a certain extent, to communicate his misery. He frightens other people as much as they frighten him. He acts like a damper upon the whole room, and the most jovial spirits become, in his presence, depressed and nervous.

Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.

Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.

When all men think alike, no one thinks very much.

When all men think alike, no one thinks very much.

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.

He who dares not (reason), is a slave.

He who dares not (reason), is a slave.

Freedom is never letting your fears stop you from following your heart.

Freedom is never letting your fears stop you from following your heart.

The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time read more

The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.