"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."
"Familiarity breeds contempt and children."
"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect)."