The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.

I can say that I never knew what joy was like until I gave up pursuing happiness, or cared to live until I chose to die. For these two discoveries I am beholden to Jesus.

There is no such thing as darkness; only a failure to see.

Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only possible religion in a materialistic society.

Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.

My opinion, my conviction, gains immensely in strength and sureness the minute a second mind as adopted it.

One of the many pleasures of old age is giving things up.

One of the many pleasures of old age is giving things up.