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.

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.

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.

The weather is like the government, always in the wrong.

Innovation is the change, Change Management needs to be an integral part of innovation management.

Life can only be live with grace and gratitude.

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

I am through with this body, and what becomes of it will make no difference with me in the future.

Passion goes, Boredom remains.

I always wanted to play Joan of Arc. I've always wanted to do that. Now I'm thinking, 'Maybe there's a story in Joan of Arc's mother!' If I don't hurry up, her grandmother!

If the past year were offered me again, And choice of good and ill before me set Would I accept the pleasure with the pain Or dare to wish that we had never met?

Everyone on this island wants something kept quiet. I want to roar

The Puerto Rican doctor, who wrote all his prescriptions with spray paint. Never got a dinner!

I started writing serious books so late because I knew Id be accused of riding on my fathers coattails.