If the fools do not control the world, it isn't because they are not in the majority.

What is common sense? That which attracts the least opposition that which brings most agreeable and worthy results.

Honesty is largely a matter of information, of knowing that dishonesty is a mistake. Principle is not as powerful in keeping people straight as a policeman.

I express many absurd opinions. But I am not the first man to do it; American freedom consists largely in talking nonsense.

No man's credit is ever as good as his money.

A man forgets his good luck next day, but remembers his bad luck until next year.

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.