Nothing convinces persons of a weak understanding so effectually, as what they do not comprehend.

As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless.

The mere brute pleasure of reading - the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Smiles show fullness of a joyful soul.

I come to call down my destiny - and it is tall and dangerous!

One cannot live on anger, my son.

I never think too far into the future. I'm too busy thinking about tomorrow's news.

Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution.

Among all men on the earth bards have a share of honor and reverence, because the muse has taught them songs and loves the race of bards.

Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own.

Stadiums are for spectators. We runners have Nature, and that is much better.

Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts.

Screw-ups are the mark of excellence.