A man's fate is his own temper.

One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

The best security for civilization is the dwelling, and upon properly appointed and becoming dwellings depends, more than anything else, the improvement of mankind.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

Quit the world, and the world forgets you.

Every man has a right to be conceited until he is successful.

The unfortunate are always egotistical.