Reason is a harmonising, controlling force rather than a creative one.

Ethical metaphysics is fundamentally an attempt, however disguised, to give legislative force to our own wishes

Right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in the habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities.

All that alcohol does for them is to liberate the sense of sin, which reason suppresses in saner moments.

The secret of happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile.

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.