Everyone suffers wrongs for which there is no remedy

Many a man is saved from being a thief by finding everything locked up.

I declare my belief that it is not your duty to do anything that is not to your own interest. Whenever it is unquestionably your duty to do a thing, then it will benefit you to perform that duty.

If you go to church, and like the singing better than the preaching, that's not orthodox.

You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.

The average man's judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it.

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.