A man who is furnished with arguments from the mint will convince his antagonist much sooner than one who draws them from reason and philosophy.

The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.

If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.

The voice of reason is more to be regarded than the bent of any present inclination; since inclination will at length come over to reason, though we can never force reason to comply with inclination.

Ridicule is generally made use of to laugh men out of virtue and good sense, by attacking everything praiseworthy in human life.

There are two ways to dislike poetry: One is to dislike it

Look heavenly onward.

What the hell makes you smart?" I asked."I wouldn't go for coffee with you.""Listen - I wouldn't ask you.""That, " she replied, "is what makes you stupid.

A mind of the caliber of mine cannot derive its nutrient from cows.

I am doubting what to do.

There are so many girls, and so few princes.

The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by the disenchantment of the world.

If you are courageous enough to be still, you are a step closer to becoming empowered.

The destination of the deportation is annihilation.

An accomplished coquette excites the passions of others, in proportion as she feels none herself.