In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.

Modesty and conscientiousness receive their reward only in novels. In life they are exploited and then shoved aside.

I just want to retire before I go senile because if I don't retire before I go senile, then I'll do more damage than good at that point.

In the United States today, we have more than our share of the nattering nabobs of negativism.

He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.

The cure for boredom is curiosity.There is no cure for curiosity.

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

Dare to risk public criticism.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill, those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone.

I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them.

An idea is salvation by imagination

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment

I've got a woman's ability to stick to a job and get on with it when everyone else walks off and leaves it.

As long as we believe in absurdities we shall continue to commit atrocities.

In the increasingly convincing darkness the words become palpable, like a fruit that is too beautiful to eat.