One of the greatest of a great man's qualities is success; 't is the result of all the others; 't is a latent power in him which compels the favor of the gods, and subjugates fortune.

Humor is the mistress of tears.

Life without laughing is a dreary blank.

Titles are abolished; and the American Republic swarms with men claiming and bearing them.

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.

Come forward, some great marshal, and organize equality in society, and your rod shall swallow up all the juggling old court gold-sticks

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.