Back of every mistaken venture and defeat is the laughter of wisdom, if you listen.

He had an idea that even when beaten he could steal a little victory by laughing at defeat.

Often I look back and see that I had been many kinds of a fool-and that I had been happy in being this or that kind of fool.

Every blunder behind us is giving a cheer for us, and only for those who were willing to fail are the dangers and splendors of life.

I doubt if you can have a truly wild party without liquor.

I learned you can't trust the judgment of good friends.