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.

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

Convictions no doubt have to be modified or expanded to meet changing conditions but ... to be a reliable political leader sooner or later your anchors must hold fast where other men's drag.

[On spiritualism:] I always knew the living talked rot, but it's nothing to the rot the dead talk.

Rumor is untraceable, incalculable, and infectious.

Too much brilliance has its disadvantages, and misplaced wit may raise a laugh, but often beheads a topic of profound interest.

All I can say about my mind is that, like a fire carefully laid by a good housemaid, it is one that any match will light.