[St. Patrick] was a terror to any snake that came in his path, whether it was the cold, slimy reptile sliding along the ground or the more dangerous snake that oppresses men through false teachings. And he drove the snakes out of the minds of men, snakes of superstition and brutality and cruelty.

The leading characteristic of the savage state is its refusal or avoidance of industry.

That Edison or Lincoln could have been Edison or Lincoln after four years of Harvard is improbable.

The fence around a cemetery is foolish, for those inside can't come out and those outside don't want to get in.

Writing good editorials is chiefly telling the people what they think, not what you think.

While the fool is enjoying the little he has, I will hunt for more. The way to hunt for more is to utilize your odd moments...the man who is always killing time is really killing his own chances in life.

Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if only for a few hours daily.