If you have two religions in your land, the two will cut each other’s throats; but if you have thirty religions, they will dwell in peace

In the matter of taxation, every privilege is an injustice.

If it's too silly to be said, it can always be sung.

Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.

The human brain is a complex organ with the wonderful power of enabling man to find reasons for continuing to believe whatever it is that he wants to believe.

Fear could never make virtue.

Chess is a game which reflects most honor on human wit.