Wealth: A cunning device of Fate whereby men are made captive, and burdened with responsibilites from which only Death can file their fetters.

The more one knows, the more one simplifies.

The finest flowers are those transplanted, for transplanting means difficulty, a readjusting to new conditions, and through the effort put forth to find adjustment does the plant progress.

Every tyrant who ever lived has believed in freedom — for himself.

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.

The only man who makes money following the races is one who does it with a broom and shovel.

There is no failure except the failure of trying.