An aphorism is a single sentence that totally exhausts its subject.

A senseless tragedy remains forever tragic, but it is up to us whether it remains forever senseless.

Genius is a plodding intellect, incapable of dreaming up the obstacles that stop the rest of us.

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

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.

So I said to myself, "There but for the grace of God go I," only to realize I was looking in a mirror and had seriously overestimated the grace of God.

Life is too short to hold a grudge, also too long.