The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it.

Illusion is the dust the devil throws in the eyes of the foolish.

A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

The very women who object to the morals of a notoriously beautiful actress, grow big with pride when an admirer suggests their marked resemblance to this stage beauty in physique.

Intuition is truly a feminine quality, but women should not mistake rash conclusions for this gift.

Man proposes, woman forecloses.

Pretty women and rich men are rarely wrong.

We women take love too seriously. Men wish to be loved with laughter, not with sighing. So laugh, sweetheart, laugh, or soon you may be weeping.

Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.

The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.

You can go as far as you think, imagine and dream. Anything is possible.

I'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.

A lot could happen in a week. Just look at the last one.

Like a magpie, I am a scavenger of shiny things: fairy tales, dead languages, weird folk beliefs, fascinating religions, and more.

The American is said to become full-flavored, and in time a most all-round man, through the polish which Europe can impart.

I see not a step before me as I tread on another year;But I've left the Past in God's keeping,-the FutureHis mercy shall clear;And what looks dark in the distance may brighten as I draw near.

With the Internet, you can get lots of info in advance, but a local person who knows how to work the system is invaluable.

The devil lies brooding in the miser's chest.

I'd rather rely on mother nature's wisdom than man's cleverness

There is no greater mistake than to suppose that platitudes, smooth words, timid policies, offer today a path to safety.