I'm in favor of progress; it's change I don't like.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Sometimes we are too close to the scene, to see clearly. We "know" ourselves so well that we cannot see how we are perceived by others. Our opinion of ourselves is only "one" opinion and it may not be the truth.

There will never be a "perfect" time to quit smoking. A time when you don't have any distractions or stress... If you had started today one year ago, this would not even be an issue for you today! Don't waste another year!

Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

An honest politician is an oxymoron.

It is not best to use our morals weekdays, it gets them out of repair for Sunday.

I have traveled more than anyone else, and I have noticed that even the angels speak English with an accent.