I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have read more

I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind

The real secret of success is enthusiasm.

The real secret of success is enthusiasm.

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's read more

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

Many people are surprised to hear that we have comedians in Russia, but they are there. They are dead, but read more

Many people are surprised to hear that we have comedians in Russia, but they are there. They are dead, but they are there.

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

We dance round in a ring and suppose, While the secret sits in the middle and knows

We dance round in a ring and suppose, While the secret sits in the middle and knows

Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.

Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.