Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.

Boredom and stupidity and patriotism, especially when combined, are three of the greatest evils of the world we live in.

This is the Great Theatre of Life. Admission is free, but the taxation is mortal. You come when you can, and leave when you must. The show is continuous. Goodnight.

All mothers think their children are oaks, but the world never lacks for cabbages.

Be sure to choose what you believe and why you believe it, because if you don't choose your beliefs, you may be certain that some belief, and probably not a very credible one, will choose you.

Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it.

The art of the quoter is to know when to stop.