We moralize among ruins.

Quit the world, and the world forgets you.

Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets. The rich and the poor.

Here's to the man who rode the race, who took the time, who kept the time, and who did the trick.

I see before me the statue of a celebrated minister, who said that confidence was a plant of slow growth. But I believe, however gradual may be the growth of confidence, that of credit requires still more time to arrive at maturity.

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.

There is moderation even in excess.