"It could probably be shown by facts..." - Quote by Mark Twain

“We often feel sad in the presence of music without words; and often more than that in the presence of music without music.”

“Presbyterianism without infant damnation would be like the dog on the train that couldn't be identified because it had lost its tag.”

“Intellectual food is like any other; it is pleasanter and more beneficial to take it with a spoon than a shovel.”

“I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man's reasoning powers are not above the monkey's.”

“Our president delivered his State of the Union message to Congress. That is one of the things his contract calls for -- to tell congress the condition of the country. This message, as I say, is to Congress. The rest of the people know the condition of the country, for they live in it, but Congress has no idea what is going on in America, so the president has to tell 'em.”

“Prosperity is something the businessmen created for politicians to take credit for”

“The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.”

“Personally I have never been able to understand why the head of a big business, whether it be the Nation, the State or the Army, or Navy should not desire to have very strong and positive people under him.”

“The aim of New Deals is to exterminate the class of creditors and thrust all men into that of debtors. It is like trying to breedcattle with all cows and no bulls.”