The Galaxy of Quotes

I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.

I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

We are happier in many ways when we are old than when we were young. The young sow wild oats. The old grow sage.

Always remember, a cat looks down on man, a dog looks up to man, but a pig will look man right in the eye and see his equal.

Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent.

I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.

I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar.

To read too many books is harmful.

All reactionaries are paper tigers.