"The real beauty of democracy is that the average man believes he is above average."

“I was meant to play the bad guy, for always and ever.”

“Life owes me a living worth living. Yes, Eden regarded life as her debtor, she its relentless paymaster.”

Source : Fannie Hurst (1959). “Imitation of Life”, New York : Permabooks

“The development of the national spirit in its present form leads into blind alleys. Some condition must be found which preserves the life of the nation, but rules out the fatal rivalry among nations.”

“Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.”

“Old Dan must have known he was dying. Just before he drew his last breath, he opened his eyes and looked at me. Then with one last sigh, and a feeble thump of his tail, his friendly gray eyes closed forever.”

“If so many people love me, how come I'm alone?”

“Repent or be damned! If you have already repented, please disregard this notice.”

“If your Nerve, deny you - Go above your Nerve”