It may be laid down as a position which seldom deceives, that when a man cannot bear his own company, there is something wrong.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Books are the best companions as they make you sit near wisdom.

Above all it is important to point out that we can only maintain our prosperity in Europe if we belong to the most innovative regions in the world.

Independnce comes from you knowing who you are and you being happy with yourself.

Capitalism has survived communism. Now, it eats away at itself.

Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through home production and storage, but others as well.

In every truth, the opposite is equally true. For example, a truth can only be expressed and enveloped in words if it is onesided.

I do have to step out and take time to let people know that I'm Ronnie Dunn and not Brooks and Dunn.

Doubt is but another element of faith.

Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating back into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, "I must be growing," and continue moving forward.

The State, that cawing rookery of committees and subcommittees.