A man would rather fail according to his own ideas than succeed according to another's.

A man would rather fail according to his own ideas than succeed according to another's.

We have to wear clothes, a requirement of custom, but more time, temper, character, and peace of mind, not to mention money, have been sacrificed to them than to any other altar on this green earth, and for what?

Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for - I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times.

It isn't bad judgment to make a man believe he is something. He is by nature inclined to it, and a little encouragement is good for most people.

As for opinions, if they're not pleasant they'd better be kept to yourself. I learned that early in life and forget it every day.

Nothing shows the kind of fool you are as quick as your tongue.