A theory is no more like a fact than a photograph is like a person.
The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it.
Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.
People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.
When a man dies, and his kin are glad of it, they say, "He is better off."
Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.