A cat has a reputation to protect. If it had a halo, it would be worn cocked to one side.

Men decided that it was better to pay taxes than to fight among themselves; better to pay tribute to one magnificent robber than to bribe them all.

The fear of capitalism has compelled socialism to widen freedom, and the fear of socialism has compelled capitalism to increase equality. East is West and West is East, and soon the twain will meet.

Never mind your happiness; do your duty.

There is no real philosophy until the mind turns around and examines itself.

Time sanctifies everything; even the most arrant theft in the hands of the robber's grandchildren becomes sacred and inviolable property.

A civilization is born Stoic and dies Epicurean.