It is more trouble to make a maxim than it is to do right.

The most permanent lessons in morals are those which come, not of book teaching, but of experience.

It's awful undermining to the intellect, German is; you want to take it in small doses, or first you know your brains all run together, and you feel them flapping around in your head same as so much drawn butter.

The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future.

Always do what's right. That will gratify some and surprise the rest.

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but the fly comes close.