Obscurity and a competence—that is the life that is best worth living.

Tough times teach trust.

Every generalization is dangerous, especially this one.

We often feel sad in the presence of music without words; and often more than that in the presence of music without music.

The moral sense enables one to perceive morality, and avoid it. The immoral sense enables one to perceive immorality and enjoy it.

The bane of Americans is overwork-and the ruin of any work is a divided interest. Concentrate-concentrate. One thing at a time.

Nothing is so ignorant as a man's left hand, except a lady's watch.