“I had grown tired of standing in the lean and lonely front line facing the greatest enemy that ever confronted man — public opinion.”

There are a lot of myths which make the human race cruel and barbarous and unkind. Good and Evil, Sin and Crime, Free Will and the like delusions made to excuse God for damning men and to excuse men for crucifying each other.

The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover; it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice.

Any one who thinks is an agnostic about something, otherwise he must believe that he is possessed of all knowledge. And the proper place for such a person is in the madhouse or the home for the feeble-minded.

The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries.

Never forget, almost every case has been won or lost when the jury is sworn.

The truth is that brains have little to do with either the making or accumulating of money.

The difference between the child and the man lies chiefly in the unlimited confidence and buoyancy of youth.

When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.

Chase after the truth like all hell.

Anyone can spot a lie, unless he is in need of that lie.

Wars always bring about a conservative reaction. They overwhelm and destroy patient and careful efforts to improve the condition of man.

I don’t believe in God because I don’t believe in Mother Goose.

My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I am living under the bylaws.

Chloroform unfit children. Show them the same mercy that is shown beasts that are no longer fit to live.

Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.

Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.

You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

I’m not a handsome guy, but I can give my hand to someone who needs help. Beauty is in the heart, not in the face.

I’m standing up, I’mma face my demons, I’m manning up, I’mma hold my ground.

The reason why kids are crazy is because nobody can face the responsibility of bringing them up.

Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.

If you’re gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.

I like the challenge of trying different things and wondering whether it’s going to work or whether I’m going to fall flat on my face.