It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!

That's maturity-when you realize that you've finally arrived at a state of ignorance as profound as your parents.

The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor.

..he continues to cling to the forlorn hope that I will turn into one of those swooning females...and fling myself squeeling at him whenever anything happens. Like all men, he clings to his illusions.

If all else fails, we will simply have to drug our attendants, overpower the guards, raise the oppressed peasants to arms, and take over the government.

a church ought to express the joy of religion as well as its majesty.

It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?