Human action is governed largely by instinct and emotion.

Physical deformity, calls forth our charity. But the infinite misfortune of moral deformity calls forth nothing but hatred and vengeance.

The really intelligent are as abnormal as the defective. The great masses of men are rather mediocre, and those above and below are exceptions.

Everybody is a potential murderer. I've never killed anyone, but I frequently get satisfaction reading the obituary notices.

History repeats itself. That's one of the things wrong with history.

A criminal is someone without the capital to incorporate

There are two things that kill a genius - a fatal disease and contentment.