I fear vastly more a futile, incompetent old age than I do any form of death.

Peace without justice is tyranny

Greatness, generally speaking, is an unusual quantity of a usual quality grafted upon a common man.

...if ever the sun rises upon Barbecue, its flavor vanishes like Cinderella's silks, and it becomes cold baked beef - staler in the chill dawn than illicit love.

Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others.

The talent of a meat packer, the morals of a money changer, and the manners of an undertaker.

Never use the word, 'very.' It is the weakest word in the English language; doesn't mean anything. If you feel the urge of 'very' coming on, just write the word, 'damn,' in the place of 'very.' The editor will strike out the word, 'damn,' and you will have a good sentence.