Fortune has something of the nature of a woman. If she is too intensely wooed, she commonly goes the further away. – Charles V Category: Fortune
Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Category: Fortune
My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance. – Tim Allen Category: car
Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress but I repeat myself. – Mark Twain Category: Politics
Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, “I have failed three times,” and what happens when he says, “I am a failure.” – S.I. Hayakawa Category: Failure
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. – Mark Twain Category: Government