Many [of the Americans] polled showed a marked disapproval of the Wallonians, Danerians, and Pirenians. The fact that these minorities were invented by the pollster did not diminish the hostility.

The fellow who laughs last may laugh best, but he gets the reputation of being very slow-witted.

We see things as we are, not as they are.

Why did God give me two ears and one mouth? So that I will hear more and talk less.

Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them.

Thinking is harder work than hard work.

Courage is the capacity to confront what can be imagined.