My intellect is a little way upon the wrong side of that narrow boundary-line between sanity and insanity.

My intellect is a little way upon the wrong side of that narrow boundary-line between sanity and insanity.

Self-assertion may deceive the ignorant for a time; but when the noise dies away, we cut open the drum, and find it was emptiness that made the music.

Amiability is the redeeming quality of fools.

Life is such a very troublesome matter, when all is said and done, that it's as well even to take its blessings quietly.

How chronic is the unconcern of men and women of the world!

There can be no reconciliation where there is no open warfare. There must be a battle, a brave boisterous battle, with pennants waving and cannon roaring, before there can be peaceful treaties and enthusiastic shaking of hands.