As the skull of the man grows broader, so do his creeds. And his gods they are shaped in his image and mirror his needs. And he clothes them with thunders and beauty, He clothes them with music and fire, Seeing not, as he bows by their altars, That he worships his own desire.

Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint.

In order to influence a child, one must be careful not to be that child's parent or grandparent.

For him who fain would teach the world The world holds hate in fee- For Socrates, the hemlock cup; For Christ, Gethsemane.

I do not see why men sheould be so proud insects have the more ancient lineage according to the scientists insects were insects when man was only a burbling whatisit.

I would rather start a family than finish one.

An old stomach reforms more whiskey drinkers than a new resolve.