“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”

“Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.”

“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark than walk alone in the light.”

“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”

“Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.”

“Nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”