It is hard to convince a high-school student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry.

I have long been disposed to judge men by their average. If it is reasonably high, I am charitable with faults that look pretty black.

The most destructive criticism is indifference.

When a man tells you what people are saying about you, tell him what people are saying about him; that will immediately take his mind off your troubles.

Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk.

The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep.

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement.