"The institution of private property... is undergoing, at this time, a strain never put on it before. Not because the corporation, in essence, is retrogressive or unrepublican, but because in fact, it is unrepublican, and for that reason retrogressive also."

“Sometimes kids just act impulsively, but it's because we have strong feelings, not because we're trying to make trouble.”

Source : James Howe (2011). “The Misfits”, p.185, Simon and Schuster

“The love of art in its many forms lives on and enables us to enjoy the past, the present, and look with confidence to the future.”

“The sum of the parts equals less than the whole. Or the howl. Or the how. Or the hole.”

Source : Katy Lederer (2008). “The Heaven-sent Leaf: Poems”, Boa Editions

“Is a park any better than a coal mine? What's a mountain got that a slag pile hasn't? What would you rather have in your garden--an almond tree or an oil well?”

“Civilization never stands still; if in one country it is falling back, in another it is changing, evolving, becoming more complicated, bringing fresh experience to body and mind, breeding new desires, and exploiting Nature's cupboard for their satisfaction.”

Source : Sir Arthur Keith (1947). “Evolution and Ethics”

“Being realistic is the quickest path to mediocrity”

“The best way to be thankful is to use the goods the gods provide you.”

“Lord, take me from myself and give me to yourself.”