There never was a good war, or a bad peace.

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.

What is the recipe for successful achievement? Choose a career you love. Give it the best there is in you. Seize your opportunities. And be a member of the team.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

An honest Man will receive neither Money nor Praise that is not his due.

Do you sincerely declare that you love mankind in general, of what profession or religion soever? Do you think any person ought to be harmed in his body, name, or goods, for mere speculative opinions, or his external way of worship? Do you love truth for truth's sake; and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others.

Reading was the only amusement I allowed myself