Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.