In reality, there is, perhaps, no one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride. Disguise it, struggle with it, beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive, and will every now and then peep out and show itself; you will see it, perhaps, often in this history; for, even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Those who would give up liberty for safety deserve neither.

What is the recipe for successful achievement? Choose a career you love. Give it the best there is in you. Seize your opportunities. And be a member of the team.

Necessity knows no law; I know some attorneys of the same.

Hope of gain lessens pain.

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.