It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life.

It is always dangerous to generalize, but the American people, while infinitely generous, are a hard and strong race and, but for the few cemeteries I have seen, I am inclined to think they never die.

Although I am not stupid, the mathematical side of my brain is like dumb notes upon a damaged piano.

The Bible tells us to forgive our enemies, not our friends

From the happy expression on their faces you might have supposed that they welcomed the war. I have met with men who loved stamps, and stones, and snakes, but I could not imagine any man loving war.

The power to love what is purely abstract is given to few.

I have always wanted to be a man, if only for the reason that I would like to have gauged the value of my intellect.