We are taught words, not ideas.

What art was to the ancient world, Science is to the modern; the distinctive faculty. In the minds of men, the useful has succeeded to the beautiful.

Conservatism... offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation for the future.

Success is a product of unremitting attention to purpose.

Those who cannot themselves observe can at least acquire the observation of others.

One of the hardest things in this world is to admit you are wrong. And nothing is more helpful in resolving a situation than its frank admission.

A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic.