History is the unfolding of miscalculations

… skepticism is a resting place for reason, … but it cannot be its permanent dwelling-place.

Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.

Details that could throw doubt on your interpretation must be given, if you know them.

It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.

Fairyland is nothing but the sunny country of common sense.

Adventure is just bad planning.

Eyebrows are made to be raised.