If you ride a horse, sit close and tight, if you ride a man, sit easy and light.

I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.

If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.

You and I were long friends: you are now my enemy, and I am yours.

To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.

The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality: that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything.

Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.