The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.

the greatest luxury I know is sitting up reading in bed.

All wars eventually act as boomerangs and the victor suffers as much as the vanquished.

Always be on time. Never try to make any personal engagements. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Never be disturbed by anything. Always do what you're told to do as quickly as possible. Remember to lean back in a parade, so that people can see your husband. Don't get too fat to ride three on a seat. Get out of the way as quickly as you're not needed.

There is a desire for progress in the hearts of all men, and it is the sense of frustration and inability to move forward that brings violent revolution.

The most important word in the English language is hope.

Perhaps nature is our best assurance of immortality.