Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

Woe unto the world because of offenses; for it must needs be that offenses come, but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh.

You must think I am a high-priced man.... Fifteen dollars is enough for the job. I send you a receipt for fifteen dollars, and return to you a ten-dollar bill.

Laughter can be used to sooth the mind and get rid of those awful thoughts.

I was elected a Captain of Volunteers--a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since.

The blessing always comes back to the door of the author.

Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.