An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle.
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.
When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.
All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.