Practice makes perfect.
The game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions, for life is a kind of chess.
Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.
Give me 26 lead soldiers and I will conquer the world.
There are more old drunkards than old doctors.
Never contradict anybody.