Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but, unlike charity, it should end there.
A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.
A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a pebble in the hand of a fool.
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
When I came back to Dublin I was courtmartialed in my absence and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.
How we treasure (and admire) the people who acknowledge us!