They who derive their worth from their ancestors resemble potatoes, the most valuable part of which is underground.

Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.

For cleanness of body was ever esteemed to proceed from a due reverence to God, to society, and to ourselves.

Every person born in the USA is endowed with life, liberty, and a substantial share of the national debt.

I have to hope that my instincts will do the right thing, because I can't erase what I have done. And if I drew something first, then my paintings would be illustrations of drawings.

Man seeketh in society comfort, use and protection.

Men in great place are thrice servants: servants of the sovereign or state, servants of fame, and servants of business.