When they are among us cats are angels

Years do not always make age.

It is a mistake to regard age as a downhill grade toward dissolution. The reverse is true. As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides.

Life is a slate where all our sins are written; from time to time we rub the sponge of repentance over it so we can begin sinning again.

One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, once one knows of the necessary ingredients of happiness-simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain.

The marriage vow is an absurdity imposed by society.

Believe in no other God than the one who insists on justice and equality among men.