When men and woman die, as poets sung, his heart's the last part moves, her last, the tongue.

There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self.

Neglect kills injuries, revenge increases them.

Before you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace.

Lighthouses are more helpful than churches.

There will be sleeping enough in the grave.