I don't mind what language an opera is sung in so long as it is a language I don't understand.
Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.
Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.
Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his calling, never fails of employment.
Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.
He was one of those men who think that the world can be saved by writing a pamphlet.