"It's easier to write about Socrates than about a young woman or a cook." — Anton Chekhov

The wealthy are always surrounded by hangers-on; science and art are as well.

When a lot of remedies are suggested for a disease, that means it can't be cured.

Advertising is the very essence of democracy.

Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.