The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten

There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land (and work) again after a cheerful, careless voyage.

Tomorrow night I appear for the first time before a Boston audience - 4000 critics.

There is nothing but that frail breastwork of earth between the people and destruction.

Scientists have odious manners, except when you prop up their theory; then you can borrow money off them.

You have heretofore found out, by my teachings, that man is a fool; you are now aware that woman is a damned fool.

There are some few people I respect and admire, but I don't think much of the species.