If we would learn what the human race really is at bottom, we need only observe it in election times.

When the suffering of another creature causes you to feel pain, do not submit to the initial desire to flee from the suffering one, but on the contrary, come closer, as close as you can to her who suffers, and try to help her.

That's the trouble with the world. We all despise ourselves.

No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot

Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.

High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water.