The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
Fall is my favorite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees.
History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.
Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.