Dogma does not mean the absence of thought, but the end of thought.

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt dangerous.

Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest of these is: "It might have been".

Cards were at first for benefits designed, sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Don't fear change, embrace it. -Anthony J. D'Angelo.

Divination seems heightened and raised to its highest power in woman.

We call some books immortal! Do they live? If so, believe me, Time hath made them pure. In Books, the veriest wicked rest in peace.

Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot That it do singe yourself. -King Henry VIII. Act i. Sc. 1.

Forgive thyself little, and others much.

The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the ambition and will power to develop themselves.

My glass is not large, but I drink from my glass.

A humorist tells himself every morning, "I hope it's going to be a rough day." When things are going well, it's much harder to make the right jokes.

He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labours of peace.

If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

Bad excuses are worse than none.

Ugliness is a point of view: an ulcer is wonderful to a pathologist.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.