I should only ever tell the king what he ought to do, not what he could do. For if the lion knows his own strength, no man could control him.

It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.

Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.

Food is an implement of magic, and only the most coldhearted rationalist could squeeze the juices of life out of it and make it bland. In a true sense, a cookbook is the best source of psychological advice and the kitchen the first choice of room for a therapy of the world.

Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all.

I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake.

Most people know nothing about learning; many despise it. Dummies reject as too hard whatever is not dumb.