Love works miracles in stillness.

The principle of equity first came into evidence in Roman jurisprudence and was derived by analogy from the physical meaning of the word.

I am not going to claim that modern anarchism has any direct relation to Roman jurisprudence; but I do claim that it has its basis in the laws of nature rather than in the state of nature.

A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them.

I can imagine no society which does not embody some method of arbitration.

The most general law in nature is equity-the principle of balance and symmetry which guides the growth of forms along the lines of the greatest structural efficiency.

The sensitive artist knows that a bitter wind is blowing.

Progress is measured by richness and intensity of experience - by a wider and deeper apprehension of the significance and scope of human existence.

Art is pattern informed by sensibility.

Great changes in the destiny of mankind can be effected only in the minds of little children.

The work of art... is an instrument for tilling the human psyche, that it may continue to yield a harvest of vital beauty.

Do not mistake a leader's meekness for weakness.

We love those whom we serve (p. 26)

An equation is a prophecy that always comes true.

I suppose it's a very highly developed form of denial, but some part of me completely denies that I'm a performer.

I don't believe that competitions are important.

Death, like virtue, has its degrees.

Philosophy's work is finding the shortest path between two points.

I don't feel guilty in having pleasure!

For me it's more fun to find an unexpected moment for a character to sing when you don't expect them to.

I hate the moon. I hate tides and earthquakes and volcanoes. I hate a world where things that have absolutely nothing to do with me can destroy my life and the lives of people I love.