"One man may hit the mark, another blunder; but heed not these distinctions. Only from the alliance of the one, working with and through the other, are great things born."

"There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten."

"To give a satisfactory decision as to the truth it is necessary to be rather an arbitrator than a party to the dispute."

"A man may learn wisdom even from a foe."

"Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning."

"Wonder is what sets us apart from other life forms. No other species wonders about the meaning of existence or the complexity of the universe or themselves."

"A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat."

"Vigorous let us be in attaining our ends, and mild in our method of attainment."

"The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife."

"Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience."