The world must be rather a rough place for clever people. Ordinary folk dislike them, and as for themselves, they hate each other most cordially.

It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.

People who have tried it, tell me that a clear conscience makes you very happy and contented; but a full stomach does the business quite as well, and is cheaper, and more easily obtained.

A good woman's arms round a man's neck is a lifebelt thrown out to him from heaven.

Opportunities flit by while we sit regretting the chances we have lost, and the happiness that comes to us we heed not, because of the happiness that is gone.

Love is like the measles; we all have to go through it.

They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.

What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.

It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.

If there is one person I do despise more than another, it is the man who does not think exactly the same on all topics as I do.

Salvation is for sinners

Guilt is a waste of time unless you learn how to be more loving the next time a similar situation presents itself.

There are defeats more triumphant than victories.

Time wasted is a theft from God.

I understand the NBA and the role I play on my team. I know that I have to play a leadership role and do whatever I have to do to win.

How can you not care?" "Practice," Magnus said, looking back to his book and turning the page.

Nothing is ever accomplished by a reasonable man.

If you are, consolidating at a lower interest rate can help you pay off your debt faster. But if there's even a small chance that you'll spiral back into debt, it's not for you.

[The seers call him wise] whose every attempt is free, without any desire for gain, without any selfishness.