I would like to live in Manchester, England. The transition between Manchester and death would be unnoticeable.

When the world is made to be idiot-proof, the world will become overpopulated with idiots.

A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.

When I want to read something nice, I sit down and write it myself.

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.

The low level which commercial morality has reached in America is deplorable. We have humble God fearing Christian men among us who will stoop to do things for a million dollars that they ought not to be willing to do for less than 2 millions.

The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are in the wrong. Nearly anybody will side with you when you are in the right.