Dr. Holmes says, both wittily and truly, that crying widows are easiest consoled.

Fortune is like a coquette; if you don't run after her, she will run after you.

I think when the full horror of being fifty hits you, you should stay home and have a good cry.

What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul I suppose this depends somewhat upon the size of the soul. I think there are cases where the trade would do.

Most men had rather say a smart thing than do a good one. John P. Kotter, Leading Change.

Self-made men are most always apt to be a little too proud of the job.

A learned fool is one who has read everything and simply remembered it.