Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself.

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.

April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.

[I] shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes. Indeed, upon second thought, I will not use it then, for it is unchristian, inelegant, and degrading--though to speak truly I do not see how house rent and taxes are going to be discussed worth a cent without it.

The minute we get reconciled to a person, how willing we are to throw aside little needless punctilios and pronounce his name right.

The world doesn't owe you anything. It was here first.

In statesmanship get formalities right, never mind about the moralities.