Reading is like permitting a man to talk a long time, and refusing you the right to answer.

A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country

No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next

The average man's judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it

The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it

If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression

You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone

When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine that he is polite all the time

A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a man