Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe read more

Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.

Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and read more

Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and they'll thrive--only the rat does as well.

Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!

Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.

There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.

An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he read more

An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he that has humanity, forewarned,
Will turn aside and let the reptile live.

Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.

Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.

It is better for civilization to be going down the drain than to be coming up it.

It is better for civilization to be going down the drain than to be coming up it.