It is true that we shall not be able to reach perfection, but in our struggle toward it we shall strengthen our characters and give stability to our ideas, so that, whilst ever advancing calmly in the same direction, we shall be rendered capable of applying the faculties with which we have been gifted to the best possible account.

In teaching there should be no distinction of classes.

He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Behind every smile there's teeth.

When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.

In dealing with the dead, if we treat them as if they were entirely dead, that would show a want of affection and should not be done; or, if we treat them as if they were entirely alive, that would show a want of wisdom and should not be done.

He who sling mud, lose ground.