Society is a madhouse whose wardens are the officials and the police.

Society is a madhouse whose wardens are the officials and the police.

Man is an imperceptible atom always trying to become one with God.

Man is an imperceptible atom always trying to become one with God.

We know that words cannot move mountains, but they can move the multitude; and men are more ready to fight read more

We know that words cannot move mountains, but they can move the multitude; and men are more ready to fight and die for a word than for anything else. Words shape thought, stir feeling, and beget action; they kill and revive, corrupt and cure. The "men-of-words"- priests, prophets, intellectuals- have played a more decisive role in history than military leaders, statesmen, and businessmen.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him
absolutely no good.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him
absolutely no good.

Any society that needs disclaimers has too many lawyers.

Any society that needs disclaimers has too many lawyers.

Deeds of violence in our society are performed largely by those trying to establish their self-esteem, to defend their self-image, read more

Deeds of violence in our society are performed largely by those trying to establish their self-esteem, to defend their self-image, and to demonstrate that they, too, are significant.

Only God helps the badly dressed.

Only God helps the badly dressed.

The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

Every man is like the company he is wont to keep.

Every man is like the company he is wont to keep.