I don't pick on politicians. They ain't done nothin'.
Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations.
Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.
The things taught in schools are not an education but the means of an education.
You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.
A good man never dies.
You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, or trust me, you haven't a chance.
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts, of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
I live in the crowds of jollity, not so much to enjoy company as to shun myself.
The public! the public! How many fools does it take to make up a public?
We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action.
Remember, no matter how many candles you blow out this year, there's one gal who will always think of you as young, strong and handsome - your mother.
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.
Fear always springs from ignorance.
When a man brings his wife flowers for no reason - there's a reason.
Oh, what a cause of thankfulness it is that we have a gracious God to go to on all occasions! Use and enjoy this privilege and you can never be miserable. Oh, what an unspeakable privilege is prayer!
I do not choose to run for President in 1928.
As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honour and praise. The next, the people fear, and the next the people hate. When the best leader's work is done, the people say, 'we did it ourselves!'
A sound mind in a sound body is a thing to be prayed for.
Once my wife gave me a wonderful birthday present. She let me win an argument.