In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.
Make your mark in New York and you are a made man.
More than one cigar at a time is excessive smoking.
Honesty is often the best policy, but sometimes the appearance of it is worth six of it.
I could be an idiot, or I can serve in Congress, but I repeat myself.
Always do what's right. That will gratify some and surprise the rest.