In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.

The only way to see the value of a play is to see it acted.

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. Tecumseh Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.

The happiest of all lives is a busy solitude.

If you want to kill Christianity you must abolish Sunday.

In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.

Come! you presence will either give me life or kill me with pleasure.