It seems to me, that if statesmen had a little more arithmetic, or were accustomed to calculation, wars would be much less frequent.

A place for everything, everything in its place.

I have met the enemy, and it is the eyes of other people.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

I would advise you to read with a pen in your hand and enter in a little book short hints of what you feel that is common or that may be useful; for this will be the best method of imprinting such portcullis in your memory.

Diligence overcomes difficulties; sloth makes them.

Take time for all things.