The truly innocent are those who not only are guiltless themselves but who think others are.
Despatch is taking time by the ears; hurry is taking it by the end of the tail.
There never yet was a mother who taught her child to be an infidel.
It's not only the most difficult thing to know one's self, but the most inconvenient.
The great art of writing is knowing when to stop.
If you do not know how to lie, cheat, and steal, turn your attention to politics and learn.