One believes in what one wants to believe in.

Everything great is not always good, but all good things, are great.

Good fortune is the greatest of blessings, but good counsel comes next, and the lack of it destroys the other also.

All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots - suspicion.

It is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man's thought must always follow his employment.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.