A mine is a hole in the ground with a liar on top.

Life is but a dream, a grotesque and foolish dream.

Ignorant people think it is the noise which fighting cats make that is so aggravating, but it ain't so; it is the sickening grammar that they use.

Our Congresses consist of Christians. In their private life they are true to every obligation of honor; yet in every session they violate them all, and do it without shame. Because honor to party is above honor to themselves.

Human pride is not worthwhile; there is always something lying in wait to take the wind out of it.

Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered - either by themselves or by others.

The secret to success: find out where people are going and get there first