I believe it is an established maxim in morals that he who makes an assertion without knowing whether it is true or false, is guilty of falsehood; and the accidental truth of the assertion, does not justify or excuse him.

I have not permitted myself, gentlemen, to conclude that I am the best man in the country; but I am reminded, in this connection, of a story of an old Dutch farmer, who remarked to a companion once that "it was not best to swap horses when crossing streams."

There is nothing true anywhere, The true is nowhere to be seen; If you say you see the true, This seeing is not the true one.

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.

God must love the common man, he made so many of them.

When you have got a ticket to send, and you're not a top costumer, it's best not to waste your time.

In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.