In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.

The truly educated can listen to any view without losing their temper or self-confidence.

If society fits you comfortably enough, you call it freedom.

What we live by we die by.

Now no joy but lacks salt That is not dashed with pain And weariness and fault; I crave the stain Of tears, the aftermark Of almost too much love, The sweet of bitter bark And burning clove.

The difference between a man and his valet: they both smoke the same cigars, but only one pays for them.