A weapon is merely a weapon, nothing more. What matters is how you use it.

For a while, my self-control and my power of reason quailed to uselessness.

I say we have no time for debate. Indeed, we have no need for it, since the decision has been made for us. We must fight. There is no other path!

Focus on living your life, and let the opinions of others be what they are.

Being peaceful may not be exciting like being at war, but it is the bliss and joy of life that you really enjoy.

My therapist told me that I over-analyze everything. I explained to him that he only thinks this because of his unhappy relationship with his mother.

I'm full of restlessness. Not lonely, exactly - my head is racing with ideas. But it is that old treacherous feeling that real life is happening somewhere else, and I'm left out.

The recognition of Russia on November 16, 1933, started forces which were to have considerable influence in the attempt to collectivize the United States.

I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not, it seems to me that he missed the opportunity of his life.

Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman.

BEFORE THERE WAS BILLY COLLINS & TED KOOSER, THERE WAS EDGAR GUEST

Odd things happen in New York, which is why it's such a great source of stories.

Ever let the Fancy roam, Pleasure never is at home.