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

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.

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

Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.

I like the word "indolence." It makes my laziness seem classy.

Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.

The average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great-grandfather was a Pirate.