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.

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

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

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.

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

Life is supposed to be a series of peaks and valleys. The secret is to keep the valleys from becoming Grand Canyons.

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