"Thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shalt be called, the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in."

"The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering galleries, they are clearly heard at the end, and by posterity."

"Behind every successful man there are usually a lot of unsuccessful years."

"The natural superiority of women is a biological fact, and a socially acknowledged reality."

"Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it."

"Moments of extreme terror bring back the gestures of our youth."

"A little philosophy inclineth men's minds toward atheism; but depth of philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion."

"The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons."

"When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time."

"Insanity: a perfectly rational adjustment to the insane world."

"The definition of genius is that it acts unconsciously; and those who have produced immortal works, have done so without knowing how or why. The greatest power operates unseen."

"I envy people who drink. At least they have something to blame everything on."