There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.