The stupendous fact that we stand in the midst of reality will always be something far more wonderful than anything read more

The stupendous fact that we stand in the midst of reality will always be something far more wonderful than anything we do.

I would sum up my fear about the future in one word: boring. And that's my one fear: that everything read more

I would sum up my fear about the future in one word: boring. And that's my one fear: that everything has happened; nothing exciting or new or interesting is ever going to happen again... the future is just going to be a vast, conforming suburb of the soul.

It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," read more

It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," on the one hand, and "ought," on the other hand.

If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.

If this were a logical world, men would ride side saddle.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

Sentiment is the ripened fruit of fantasy.

Sentiment is the ripened fruit of fantasy.

Only one thing is certain -- that is, nothing is certain. If this statement is true, it is also false.

Only one thing is certain -- that is, nothing is certain. If this statement is true, it is also false.

One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed.

One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed.

It appears I am destined for something; I will live.

It appears I am destined for something; I will live.