An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones.

We find things beautiful because we recognize them and contrariwise we find things beautiful because their novelty surprises us.

To bear failure with courage is the best proof of character that anyone can give.

The Almighty can hardly be such a fool as the churches make out.

Life is really very fantastic, and one has to have a peculiar sense of humour to see the fun of it. [Virtue]

In heaven, when the blessed use the telephone they will say what they have to say and not a word besides.

No man in his heart is quite so cynical as a well-bred woman.