The poetry is all in the anticipation, for there is none in reality.
The man who is a pessimist before 48 knows too much; if he is an optimist after it, he knows too little.
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.
There has been much tragedy in my life; at least half of it actually happened.
Citizenship is what makes a republic - monarchies can get along without it.
The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future.