A mind becomes a detriment when it acquires more intelligence than its integrity can handle.

The human body was designed to walk, run or stop; it wasn't built for coasting.

Wisdom is what's left after we've run out of personal opinions.

Don't expect other nations to have a democracy like ours - they don't have enough lawyers.

People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done.

Only the poor can know all the disadvantages of poverty. Only the rich can know all the disadvantages of wealth.

After our ages-long journey from savagery to civility, let's hope we haven't bought a round-trip ticket.