A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.

Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into a even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill- designed for the purpose.

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.

Statistics are like a drunk with a lampost: used more for support than illumination.

Success is never final.