“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - 'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.