“Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self.”

“Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.”

“It is the business of the future to be dangerous and it is among the merits of science that it equips the future for its duties.”

“The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most singular things in all literature.”

“If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.”

“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.”