The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.

While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation themselves. If I have presented one corner of the square and they cannot come back to me with the other three, I should not go over the points again.

A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.