The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

To trust the God of the Bible is to trust an irascible, vindictive, fierce and ever fickle and changeful master.

It is easy to find fault, if one has that disposition. There was once a man who, not being able to find any other fault with his coal, complained that there were too many prehistoric toads in it.

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion.

I smoke in moderation. Only one cigar at a time.

From the dome of St. Peter's one can see every notable object in Rome... He can see a panorama that is varied, extensive, beautiful to the eye, and more illustrious in history than any other in Europe.

Humor is the good natured side of a truth.