The quickest way to kill the human spirit is to ask someone to do mediocre work.

An attempt to achieve the good by force is like an attempt to provide a man with a picture gallery at the price of cutting out his eyes.

The genius must have his freedom and his independence.

Money is the barometer of a society's virtue.

It's the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is loudest in proclaiming his hatred of money.

Allies never trust each other, but that doesn't spoil their effectiveness.

The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: “Merry Christmas”-not “Weep and Repent.” And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form-by giving presents to one's friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance . . . .