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.

One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.

Pyrotechnically considered, [laughing] is the fire-works of the soul.

The road to ruin is always in good repair, and the travellers pay the expense of it.

It's not what we don't know that prevents us from succeeding; it's what we know that just ain't so that is our greatest obstacle.

There are two kinds of fools: those who can't change their opinions and those who won't.

Most everyone seems willing to be a fool himself, but he can't bear to have anyone else one.