At the foundation of moral thinking lie beliefs in statements the truth of which no further reason can be given.

All power tends to coopt, and absolute power coopts absolutely.

The introduction of the word ‘intuition’ by a moral philosopher is always a signal that something has gone badly wrong with an argument.

Yes, just like those flowers. There's something strained, but there's beauty in that. Something like that

The morality of a society is often dangerous and very unethical.

The best thing you can ever have is peace of mind, it is a basking fire to keep a cold heart in warmth, and a fortified confidence to be proud of.

Shouldering the blame for failure and conferring credit where it is due comes rarely to most.

...you are not what you seem - you're a Sylph - you leave and the air retains your image - you haunt me...

The primary reason for a tariff is that it enables the exploitation of the domestic consumer by a process indistinguishable from sheer robbery.

O sleep, O gentle sleep, I thought gratefully, Nature's gentle nurse.

The devil can quote Shakespeare for his own purpose.

Being alone makes us stronger. That’s the honest truth. But it’s cold comfort, since even if I wanted company no one will come near me anymore.

Those who can command themselves command others.