I cannot expect to perform the task with equal ability and success.
Martin Van Buren, taking over from Andrew Jackson in 1837
Man may be considered as a superior species of animal who produces philosophies and poems in about the same way a silkworm produces their cocoons and bees their hives.
Hippilyte Taine
Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day wisdom consists of not exceeding the limit.
