Men make counterfeit money; in many more cases, money makes counterfeit men.

Somebody who never got over the embarrassing fact that he was born in bed with a lady.

Nobody can misunderstand a child as much as his own parents.

We evaluate others with a Godlike justice, but we want them to evaluate us with a Godlike compassion.

Enemies, as well as lovers, come to resemble each other over a period of time.

Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure.

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.