The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.

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

A true gentleman makes demands upon himself but not upon others.

If I were travelling with two partners, one virtuous and one dishonest, both would be useful as teachers. I would perceive what's good of the first one and I would imitate him whereas I would try to correct in me the defects I may see in the second one.

There is only one thing in life which never changes, and it is change.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.