Democracy is the best form of the worst type of government

No sky is heavy if the heart be light

The game of life does not proceed like a mathematical calculation on the principle that two and two make four. Sometimes they make five, or minus four, and sometimes the blackboard topples over in the middle of the sum and the pedagogue is left with a black eye.

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

[The politician] is asked to stand, he wants to sit, and he is expected to lie.

I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and for this trial... I thought I knew a good deal about it all, I was sure I should not fail.

If you mean to profit, learn to please.