The course of development consists simply in this; that in each generation the two parental traits appear, separated and unchanged.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

最终，我们记住的不是敌人的话语，而是朋友的沉默。

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

A throw of the dice will never abolish chance.