It has been shrewdly said, that when, men abuse us we should suspect ourselves, and when they praise us, them. It is a rare instance of virtue to despise which censure which we do not deserve; and still more rare to despise praise which we do.

True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.

Repartee is perfect when it effects its purpose with a double edge. It is the highest order of wit, as it indicates the coolest yet quickest exercise of genius, at a moment when the passions are roused.

In all places, and in all times, those religionists who have believed too much have been more inclined to violence and persecution than those who have believed too little.

He that dies a martyr proves that he was not a knave, but by no means that he was not a fool.

It is good to act as if. It is even better to grow to the point where it is no longer an act.

Most importantly: Don't adjust your results to build up the ego of the chief strategist. Especially if the strategist is you.