If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.

We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain.

Ladies who play with fire must remember that smoke gets in their eyes.

A stale article, if you dip it in a good, warm, sunny smile, will go off better than a fresh one that you've scowled upon.

Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.

I'm not afraid of dying I just don't want to be there when it happens.

Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it.

It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.

Those who restrain desire do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.

Forewarned, forearmed. To be prepared is half the victory.

I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.

Obsession is an attractive thing. People who are really, really interested and good at one thing and smart are attractive, if they're men.

A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries.

The future is something which every one reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.

Be that self which one truly is.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

Comedy is acting out optimism.