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.

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

A half-truth is usually less than half of that.

Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.

Laziness has many disguises. Soon "winter doldrums" will become "spring fever."

People who say, 'Let the chips fall where they may,' usually figure they will not be hit by a chip.