Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks.

There is no security in life, only opportunity.

I was an arden Hayes man, but that was natural, for I was pretty young at the time, I have since convinced myself that the political opinioins of a nation are of next to no value, in any case, but that what little rag of value they posess is to be found among the old, rather than among the young.

God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

Grief can take care if itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.

A reputable lawyer will advise you to keep out of the law, make the best of a foolish bargain, and not get caught again.

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