... there must be reserves -- except with God. The human soul is solitary. But for confession that is different; justice and reparation sometimes demand it; but, again, justice and courage sometimes forbid it.

Nothing may be more selfish than remorse.

Fighting should be left to dogs and cats and chickens, who can't reason.

moral vanity is the snare of good people.

it's better to be crazy on one point and happy, than sane on all points and unhappy.

I have heard that a man might be his own lawyer, but you can't be your own judge.

Anger as well as love casts out fear.