The things which hurt, instruct.

I've striven my whole life for humility, but if I'd ever achieved it, I'd probably be pretty damn proud of that.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

A new truth is a truth, an old error is an error.

Drink does not drown care, but waters it, and makes it grow faster.

Stand firm, don't flutter!

We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgment of our services. But let us persevere through abuse and even injury. The internal satisfaction of a good conscience is always present, and time will do us justice in the minds of the people, even those at present the most prejudiced against us.