Life must be kept up at a great rate in order to absorb any considerable amount of learning.

But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.

Like a piece of ice on a hot stove the poem must ride on its own melting.

Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Thy great big joke on me.

Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense.

If you remember only one thing I've said, remember that an idea is a feat of association, and the height of it is a good metaphor. If you have never made a good metaphor, then you don't know what it's all about.

Democracy is the best chance for the best people.