A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.

If you have sense enough to realize why flies gather around a restaurant, you should be able to appreciate why men run for office.

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

I declare my belief that it is not your duty to do anything that is not to your own interest. Whenever it is unquestionably your duty to do a thing, then it will benefit you to perform that duty.

Everyone suffers wrongs for which there is no remedy

No man is smart, except by comparison to those who know less

Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.