“Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.”

“In Italy, on the breaking up of the Roman Empire, society might be said to be resolved into its original elements, - into hostile atoms, whose only movement was that of mutual repulsion.”

“There is no sanctuary of virtue like home.”

“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.”

“Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.”

“I feel, as never before, how justly, from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gratitude and admiration to the memory of those who nobly sacrifice their lives, that their fellow-men may live in safety and in honor.”

“Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately.”

“Make it your habit not to be critical about small things.”

“Life seeks life and loves life. The opening of a catkin of a willow, in the flight of the butterfly, in the chirping of a tree-toad or the sweep of an eagle - my life loves to see how others live, exults in their joy, and so far is partner in their great concern.”

“In the name of Hypocrites, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival.”

“It seems as if, for every dragon head that is lopped off, two more terrible appear. Seems so. But in truth, Life is gaining all the while. Brute force, such power as there seems to be in things, cannot stand against ideas which are eternal.”