I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents.
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing.
Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.