Life is what our character makes it. We fashion it, as a snail does its shell. A man can say: I never made a fortune because it is not in my character to be rich.
Art: to nudge truth along a little.
To think is not enough, you must think of something.
At the bottom of all patriotism there is war: that is why I am no patriot.
A beautiful line of verse has twelve feet, and two wings.
The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.