If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.
I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.
I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don't know.
Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life.
Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.
The toughest question has always been, "How do you get your ideas?" How do you answer that? It's like asking runners how they run, or singers how they sing. They just do it!
I opened my mouth, then shut it, then, very slowly, I held my hands up in front of me.