Machines are worshipped because they are beautiful and valued because they confer power; they are hated because they are hideous and loathed because they impose slavery.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

By all measures men are the more violent gender.

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.

You can write any time people will leave you alone and not interrupt you. Or, rather, you can if you will be ruthless enough about it. But the best writing is certainly when you are in love.