All cats look gray in the dark.

My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go straight forward in doing what appears to me right at the time, leaving the consequences with Providence.

You will find the key to success under the alarm clock.

My father's little library consisted chiefly of books in polemic divinity, most of which I read, and have since often regretted that, at a time when I had such a thirst for knowledge, more proper books had not fallen in my way since it was now resolved I should not be a clergyman.

I am what I am and that's all that I am and if I'm supposed to be somebody else, why do I look like me?

Industry and patience are the surest means of plenty.

Marry your son when you will, but you daughter when you can.