I was not a child prodigy, because a child prodigy is a child who knows as much when it is a child as it does when it grows up.
Sorrow was like the wind. It came in gusts.
Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
If there's one thing I know it's God does love a good joke.
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.
The most beautiful adventures are not those we go to seek.