We know life is futile. A man who considers that his life is of very wonderful importance is awfully close to a padded cell.

Each child should be more intelligent than his parents.

I do not believe in god because I do not believe in Mother Goose.

One believes in the truthfulness of a man because of his long experience with the man, and because the man has always told a consistent story. But no man has told so consistent a story as nature.

I go to a better tailor than any of you and pay more for my clothes. The only difference is that you probably don't sleep in yours.

I am a friend of the working man, and I would rather be his friend, than be one.

Every thought of pity is like the balm of Gilead to our souls.