“And in my classes, I will talk most of the time, and you will listen most of the time. Because you may be smart, but I've been smart longer.”
“You may be smart, but I've been smart longer.”
“Because you may be smart, but I’ve been smart longer”
“I've been called a smart ass many times and given the same response "I'd rather be known as a smart ass than a dumb ass”
“This is the most uncomfortable coffin I've ever been in. You are wasting my time.”
“My dear friend, clear your mind of cant [excessive thought]. You may talk as other people do: you may say to a man, "Sir, I am your most humble servant." You are not his most humble servant. You may say, "These are bad times; it is a melancholy thing to be reserved to such times." You don't mind the times ... You may talk in this manner; it is a mode of talking in Society; but don't think foolishly.”