Conscience that isn't hitched up to common sense is a mighty dangerous thing.
There's one thing that always interests me about you good people, not your certainty that the rest of us are swine, - no doubt we are, - but your certainty that your opinions are pearls.
The insolence of time is like a blow in the face from an unseen enemy.
I have heard that a man might be his own lawyer, but you can't be your own judge.
As soon as you feel too old to do a thing, do it.
there are few things that are more endearing than the grace of listening with attention; indeed, it is more than endearing, it is impressive - for no one knows what wisdom lies concealed in silence!