Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.

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

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.

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

Few things move as quietly as the future.

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

We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody's weakness.