"Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance."

"Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it."

"You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running back."

"It's a good thing to be foolishly gay once in a while."

"Anger is momentary madness so control your passion or it will control you."