What did we go to war for, if not to protect our property?

There is not a respectable system of civilization known to history whose foundations were not laid in the institution of domestic slavery.

But life, if nothing else, had taught her promises weren't always to be counted on, and what appeared at first a shining chance might end in bitter disappointment.

The driving desires of human hearts are to be loved and appreciated.

Art editors and critics - people like me - have become a courtier class.

Anyone that wants the presidency so much that he'll spend two years organizing and campaigning for it is not to be trusted with the office.

Obviously if you are an accountant, a criminal lawyer, a president, or a senator, or if you work in a funeral parlor, you have to wear a tie, but more and more people are wearing very casual clothes.

Rest assured that if you work every day at your art, using the materials nearest at hand, you will gradually discover such beauty in them that they will fill you with happiness.

It is possible that blondes also prefer gentleman.

Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.

What though youth gave love and roses, Age still leaves us friends and wine

I had as lief have been myself alone.