Tranquility is like quicksilver. The harder you grab for it, the less likely you will grasp it.

We must escape our illusions of correctness to understand the actions and beliefs of others.

Americans are optimists. They hope they'll be wealthy someday - and they're positive they can get one more brushful of paint out of an empty can.

What a strange world this would be if we all had the same sense of humor.

If we try and fail, we have temporary disappointments. But if we do not try at all, we have permanent regrets.

An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.

Few things move as quietly as the future.