One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

There is no gambling like politics. Nothing in which the power of circumstance is more evident.

Age is frequently beautiful, wisdom appearing like an aftermath.

A great thing is a great book; but a greater thing than all is the talk of a great man.

One event makes another. What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens; and time can only prove which is most for our advantage.

I am bound to furnish my antagonists with arguments, but not with comprehension.

The disappointment of manhood succeeds the delusion of youth.