“One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man
“At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate, and replace the savage races throughout the world
“It is the style of idealism to console itself for the loss of something old with the ability to gape at something new
“Just as we outgrow a pair of trousers, we outgrow acquaintances, libraries, principles, etc., at times before they're worn out and times - and this is the worst of all - before we have new ones