Why is it that, among men, physical courage is a trait so plenteous yet moral courage is a trait so rare?

From his cradle to his grave a man never does a single thing which has any FIRST AND FOREMOST object but one -- to secure peace of mind, spiritual comfort, for HIMSELF.

Choosing not to read is like closing an open door to paradise

The frankest and freest and privatest product of the human mind and heart is a love letter.

I have tried getting up early, and I have tried getting up late-and the latter agrees with me best.

The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop.

The existing phrasebooks are inadequate. They are well enough as far as they go, but when you fall down and skin your leg they don't tell you what to say.