“The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it.”

“It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.”

“Everything happens to everybody sooner or later if there is time enough.”

“‘Tis an ill wind that blows no minds.”

“Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable than risk being happy.”

“I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it.”

“In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.”

“I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor.”

“Familiarity breeds contempt – and children.”

“Doing a thing well is often a waste of time.”