The Time Has Come For

The Serenity Produced By The Contemplation And Philosophy Of Nature Is The Only Remedy For Prejudice, Superstition, And Inordinate Self-importance, Teaching Us That We Are All A Part Of Nature Herself, Strengthening The Bond Of Sympathy Which Should Exist Between Ourselves And Our Brother Man. . .

The Secret Of Improved Plant Breeding, Apart From Scientific Knowledge, Is Love. While I Was Conducting Experiments To Make Spineless Cacti, I Often Talked To The Plants. . . . "you Have Nothing To Fear," I Would Tell Them. "you Don't Need Your Defensive Thorns. I Will Protect You." Gradually The Useful Plant Of The Desert Emerged In A Thornless Variety.

Children Are The Greatest Sufferers From Outgrown Theologies.

A Flower Is An Educated Weed.

The Integrity Of One's Own Mind Is Of Infinitely More Value Than Adherence To Any Creed Or System. We Must Choose Between A Dead Faith Belonging To The Past And A Living, Growing Ever-advancing Science Belonging To The Future.