"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestioned ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor."

"Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth!"

"Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each."

"I have lived some thirty years on this planet and I have yet to hear the first syllable of valuable or even earnest advice from my seniors."

"I derive no pleasure from talking with a young woman simply because she has regular features."

"If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see."

"Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger."

"A week is a long time in politics."

"Life in abundance comes only through great love."

"KLEPTOMANIAC, n. A rich thief."

"Is the question 'Why is it bad to do bad things?' the same as asking permission?"

"Remember that as a teenager you are at the last stage of your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you."