Reading without purpose is sauntering not exercise.

Every man who observes vigilantly, and resolves steadfastly, grows unconsciously into genius.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

In other countries poverty is a misfortune - with us it is a crime.

That man will never be a perfect gentleman who lives only with gentlemen. To be a man of the world we must view that world in every grade and in every perspective.

Revenge is a common passion; it is the sin of the uninstructed.