We never knew an ignorant person yet but was prejudiced.

Let us make a special effort to stop communicating with each other, so we can have some conversation.

The source of all humor is not laughter, but sorrow.

A little lie can travel half way 'round the world while Truth is still lacing up her boots.

The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing, it is the thing to watch over and care for and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous. . . .

No one can tell me what is a good cigar--for me. I am the only judge... There are no standards--no real standards. Each man's preference is the only standard for him, the only one which he can accept, the only one which can command him.

...fry me an optimist for breakfast.