It is a common observation that any fool can get money; but they are not wise that think so.

Those who bequeath unto themselves a pompous funeral, are at just so much expense to inform the world of something that had much better be concealed; namely, that their vanity has survived themselves.

He that studies only men will get the body of knowledge without the soul; and he that studies only books, the soul without the body.

Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.

No metaphysician ever felt the deficiency of language so much as the grateful.

The road to glory would cease to be arduous if it were trite and trodden; and great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities but to make them.

There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.