Wit & Wisdom

“We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs.”

Will Rogers, quoted in TownHall.com

“The key to success isn’t much good until one discovers the right lock to insert it in.”

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Chinese lecturer Tehyi Hsieh, quoted in United Press International

“Success is a public affair. Failure is a private funeral.”

Actress Rosalind Russell, quoted in the Associated Press

“No man is rich enough to buy back his past.”

Oscar Wilde, quoted in Forbes.com

“All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.”

Ambrose Bierce, quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers.”

Charles Dickens, quoted in the Edinburgh Scotsman

“Life is something like a trumpet. If you don’t put anything in, you won’t get anything out.”

Composer W.C. Handy, quoted in the Chicago Sun-Time