It might be judged an affront to your understanding should I go about to prove this first principle; the existence of a Diety and that He is the Creator of the universe, for that would suppose you ignorant of what all mankind in all ages have agreed in.

I believe long habits of virtue have a sensible effect on the countenance.

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

Common sense is something that everyone needs, few have, and none think they lack.

From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.

I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.