Absolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power.
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
As I get older, I've learned to listen to people rather than accuse them of things.
Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.
I never know how much of what I say is true.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.