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Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of my spiritual existence.

Property is the fruit of labor - property is desirable - it is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise

There is no object that we see, no action that we do, no good that we enjoy, no evil that we feel of fear, but we may make some spiritual advantage of all

The spirit of man can endure only so much and when it is broken only a miracle can mend it

We grow gray in our spirit long before we grow gray in our hair.

Variability is one of the virtues of a woman. It avoids the crude requirement of polygamy. So long as you have one good wife you are sure to have a spiritual harem