Work and play are an artificial pair of opposites, because the best kind of play contains an element of work, and the most productive kind of work mu… - Sydney J. Harris

Just as communism always begins with an appeal to “humanity” and equality” and ends with inhuman despotism, so does fascism always begin with an appeal to “nationalism” and “individualism,” and ends with a military collectivism far worse than the disease it purports to cure.

Genuine contentment is found in performing tasks that take us out of ourselves, for a purpose greater than ourselves. Only when the personality is subordinated to a higher goal do we attain the serenity we are looking for.

Every morning I take out my bankbook, stare at it, shudder — and turn quickly to my typewriter.