That is the principal thing-not to remain with the dream, with the intention, with the being-in-the-mood, but always forcibly to convert it all into things.

Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.

Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.

The enquiry ‘Who am I?’ is the principal means to the removal of all misery and the attainment of the supreme bliss.

Of wisdom’s dictates two are principal,
Surpassing all your lore traditional;
Better to fast than eat of every meat.
Better to live alone than mate with all!