Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

It was said of him that he did not say much, but that when he did everyone stopped to listen.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account.

When in doubt, don't.

I have conceived a higher opinion of the natural capacities of the black race than I had ever before entertained. Their apprehension seems as quick, their memory as strong, and their docility in every respect equal to that of white children.

On second thought, it's a good thing love is blind otherwise it would see too much.