We constantly change the world, even by our inaction. Therefore, let us change it responsibly.

He that riseth late, must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night.

There have been as great souls unknown to fame as any of the most famous.

We are all born without knowledge, but curious. With curiosity we should be able to learn as much as possible. With curiosity, it has to take a lot of work to remain ignorant.

In free governments the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors and sovereigns.

Drink does not drown care, but waters it, and makes it grow faster.

Historians relate not so much what is done as what they would have believed.