The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Ability is poor men's wealth

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.