Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain.
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.
There is an applause superior to that of the multitudes: one's own.
Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
The faceless, eyeless armed man above me kept his gun very level.