Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.