"A capacity, and taste, for reading, gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, or one of the keys, to the already solved problems. And not only so. It gives a relish, and facility, for successfully pursuing the [yet] unsolved ones."
"Those who look for the bad in people will surely find it."
"In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement."
"Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar."
"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?"
"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be."