“In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.”

“The element of craftsmanship in poetry is obscured by the fact that all men are taught to speak and most to read and write, while very few men are taught to draw or paint or write music.”

“In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.”

“All of us, poor & rich alike, have been conditioned by our upbringings. Impoverished men & women may become lulled into a state of "learned helplessness" without hope to change their lives. Likewise, the wealthy can walk in a state of "learned blindness" ignoring the desperation of the local & global poor.”

“The use of tact is always needful but it is especially necessary when speaking a truth that may strike a sensitive nerve in another.”

“A man may say, "From now on I'm going to speak the truth." But the truth hears him and runs away and hides before he's even done speaking.”