The ultimate folly is to think that something crucial to your welfare is being taken care of for you.

You don't realize how little accuracy there is in network TV reporting until they cover a story in your hometown.

One learns to ignore criticism by first learning to ignore applause.

A cat, after being scolded, goes about its business. A dog slinks off into a corner and pretends to be doing a serious self-reappraisal.

Once a man has won a woman's love, the love is his forever. He can only lose the woman.

Opportunity is a parade. Even as one chance passes, the next is a fife and drum echoing in the distance.

The easiest way to meet people is to just look like someone who is willing to listen.