Writers seldom write the things they think. They simply write the things they think other folks think they think.

A college degree does not lessen the length of your ears; it only conceals it.

When you grow suspicious of a person and begin a system of espionage upon him, your punishment will be that you will find your suspicions true.

I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid.

Whom the Gods love die young no matter how long they live.

I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love...I believe in sunshine, fresh air, friendship, calm sleep, beautiful thoughts.

The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it.