We shall meanly lose or nobly save the last hope of earth.
I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.
He who represents himself has a fool for a client
Bad promises are better broken than kept.
Truth is generally the best vindication against slander
As a general rule never take your whole fee in advance, nor any more than a small retainer. When fully paid beforehand, you are more than a common mortal if you can feel the same interest in the case, as if something was still in prospect for you, as well as for your client.