There is no such source of error as the pursuit of truth.

Self-preservation is the first law of nature.

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the compliment of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him.

Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there is money or the want of money, but money is always on the brain so long as there is a brain in reasonable order.

What is faith but a kind of betting or speculation after all? It should be, I bet that my Redeemer liveth.

People care more about being thought to have taste than about being thought either good, clever or amiable.