“We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt...” — Irving Babbitt Quote

“We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration.”

“The human mind, if it is to keep its sanity, must maintain the nicest balance between unity and plurality.”

“The humanitarian would, of course, have us meddle in foreign affairs as part of his program of world service.”

“The t-shirts that declare 'Girls Rule the World' offer an empirical falsehood, but at least the aspiration is there.”

“My grandmother was a chef, and she taught me to cook. One day I want a restaurant, a small Italian grill. That's my aspiration.”

“The power of a person derives not from the office he occupies but from a clear sense of direction and aspiration and from a willingness to struggle for his ways and beliefs.”