Quote #9166
We often choose a friend as we do a mistress — for no particular...
Quote #15941
To Robert Fulton What, sir, would you make a ship sail against the wind...
Quote #19204
Every political good carried to the extreme must be productive of evil.
Quote #4425
If you are successful, you may win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
Quote #15042
Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.
Quote #16715
Once I had the strength but no wisdom now I have the wisdom but...
Quote #19444
Secret thoughts and open countenance will go safely over the whole world.
Quote #11266
Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an...
Quote #19965
From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
Quote #19587
Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.