A theory is no more like a fact than a photograph is like a person.
I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.
People tolerate those they fear further than those they love.
Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.
When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had, and never will have.
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.