Wishes, like castles in the air, are inexpensive and not taxable.

Favoritism manifests itself in all departments of government, public and private. It is the harder to avoid, because it is so natural.

Life ain't all beer and skittles.

Punctuality is the soul of business.

Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.

Mules and human jackasses are proverbially stubborn.

A woman has two smiles that an angel might envy, the smile that accepts the lover afore words are uttered, and the smile that lights on the first-born baby, and assures him of a mother's love.

Wise men, like wine, are best when old; pretty women, like bread, are best when young.

The bee, though it finds every rose has a thorn, comes back loaded with honey from his rambles; and why should not other tourists do the same?

A man is never astonished that he doesn't know what another does, but he is surprised at the gross ignorance of the other in not knowing what he does.

The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government.

There's always Gold amongst Silver but they don't know it and there's always Silver amongst Gold but they don't show it.

The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.

Be patient, persistent and above all, believe.

Americans need accurate information in order to consider Social Security reform. Too bad the media can't be counted upon to provide it

A zombie amusement park sounds like fun, but the health code violations alone are enough to turn your stomach.

History is a story written by the finger of God.

All distinctions of birth or of rank have been abolished. All citizens, whether native or adopted, are placed upon terms of precise equality. All are entitled to equal rights and equal protection.

When will the veil be lifted that casts so black a night over the universe? God of Israel, lift at last the gloom: For how long will you be hidden?

Wise men change, fools stay the same.

It's not the physical location of birth that defines citizenship, but whether your parents are citizens, and the express or implied consent to jurisdiction of the sovereign.