Opportunities for education should be within the reach of every individual, not for the lucky few.

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.

Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.

Be yourself and think for yourself, and while your conclusions may not be infallible they will be nearer right than the inclusions forced upon you by those who have a personal interest in keeping you in ignorance.

I will gladly lecture for fifty dollars, but I'll not be a guest for less than a hundred.

If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.

Don't make excuses, make good.