I try to act as a man of character if no one is watching or if the world is watching.
Dangers are sum like a kold bath, very dangerous while you stand stripped on the bank, but often not only harmless, but invigorating, if you pitch into them.
To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
Morally considered, laughter is next to the Ten Commandments.
Nature makes all the noblemen; wealth, education, or pedigree never made one yet.
Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.
I tell people, you know, going to the club doesn’t make me a bad person, going to church doesn’t make you a good one.
When a doctor refuses money, even the most ethical ones, you usually start driving a good bargain with the undertaker.
I just get things done instead of talking about getting them done. I don't go out and party. I don't smoke, drink or do drugs and I'm not married, that leaves a lot of time for my work.
This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with those who have been affected by disasters.