The individual's most vital need is to prove his worth, and this usually means an insatiable hunger for action. For read more

The individual's most vital need is to prove his worth, and this usually means an insatiable hunger for action. For it is only the few who can acquire a sense of worth by developing and employing their capacities and talents. The majority prove their worth by keeping busy.

What the world needs is not dogma but an attitude of scientific inquiry combined with a belief that the torture read more

What the world needs is not dogma but an attitude of scientific inquiry combined with a belief that the torture of millions is not desirable, whether inflicted by Stalin or by a Deity imagined in the likeness of the believer

As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the read more

As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task.

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer read more

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul.

It is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

It is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Remember the quiet wonders. The world has more need of them than it has for warriors.

Remember the quiet wonders. The world has more need of them than it has for warriors.

There is something about jumping a horse over a fence, something that makes you feel good. Perhaps it's the risk, read more

There is something about jumping a horse over a fence, something that makes you feel good. Perhaps it's the risk, the gamble. In any event it's a thing I need.

A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with read more

A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with the soul's highest needs, is not to be had where and how she wills.

All are needed by each one; Nothing is fair or good alone

All are needed by each one; Nothing is fair or good alone