Human happiness konsists in having what yu want, and wanting what yu have.

There's tons of people that spend a lot time watching their well being, they have not acquired time to take pleasure in it.

Nature makes all the noblemen; wealth, education, or pedigree never made one yet.

It's not ignorance does so much damage; it's knowin' so derned much that ain't so.

I haven't got as much money as some folks, but I've got as much impudence as any of them, and that's the next thing to money.

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.

It is true that wealth won't make a man virtuous, but I notice there ain't anybody who wants to be poor just for the purpose of being good.