Though pride is not a virtue, it is the parent of many virtues.

Half our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel.

In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find.

There is often less danger in the things we fear than in the things we desire.

Always mistrust a subordinate who never finds fault with his superior.

The secret of success in life is known only by those who have not succeeded.

A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy.

Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor.

Envy and fear are the only passions to which no pleasure is attached.

In an era where Existence is incontestable, Truth is subjective, and Reality is perceived, fiction must mediate between the three.

Obamacare is a private mandate that will drive billions to the insurance industry, much like the auto insurance mandate. Hardly socialism. In fact, it was a Republican plan to begin with.

The first derivative is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts.

A lot of comedians are selfish.

Language should be pure, noble and graceful, as the body should be so: for both are vestures of the Soul.

When you're in touch with your heart, you feel a connection with others and you have access to your wisdom.

I am excited to have the opportunity to help provide the same swim instruction that I received as a child when I was enrolled in a water safety class at five-years-old.

No man is a hero to his own valet.

He who makes war his profession cannot be otherwise than vicious. War makes thieves, and peace brings them to the gallows.