Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we proceed to business.

The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance.

The foundation of all happiness in thinking rightly.

Half the truth is often a great lie.

Be cheerful -- the problems that worry us most are those that never arrive.

Write to Please Yourself. When You write to Please Others You end up Pleasing No one.

Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we proceed to business.