I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.

The grand leap of the whale up the Fall of Niagara is esteemed, by all who have seen it, as one of the finest spectacles in nature.

There is nothing wrong with retirement as long as one doesn't allow it to interfere with one's work.

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.

He that's secure is not safe.

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

Creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times.