That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything.
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent.
Whatever you do, do it to the purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially. Go to the bottom of things. Any thing half done, or half known, is in my mind, neither done nor known at all. Nay, worse, for it often misleads.
I'm glad I didn't have to fight in any war. I'm glad I didn't have to pick up a gun. I'm glad I didn't get killed or kill somebody. I hope my kids enjoy the same lack of manhood.
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.