The worst that can possibly have happened to him is death and that we are all in for---if not this morning, then in days, or weeks, or years at most.

I have never been able to see how a thirty-year old moron can vote more wisely than a fifteen-year old genius.

Never appeal to a man's 'better nature.' He may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.

There are things which cannot be taught in ten easy lessons, nor popularized for the masses; they take years of skull sweat.

Never crowd youngsters about their private affairs - sex especially.

A skunk is better company than a person who prides himself on being 'frank'.

It's amazing how much 'mature wisdom' resembles being too tired.