... it is one thing to like defiance, and another thing to like its consequences.

We reap what we sow, but nature has love over and above that justice, and gives us shadow and blossom and fruit, that spring from no planting of ours.

Better a wrong will than a wavering; better a steadfast enemy than an uncertain friend; better a false belief than no belief at all.

I like to read about Moses best, in th' Old Testament. He carried a hard business well through, and died when other folks were going to reap the fruits; a man must have courage to look after his life so, and think what'll come f it after he's dead and gone.

Self-consciousness of the manner is the expensive substitute for simplicity.

Joy is the best of wine.

Oh, child, men's men: gentle or simple, they're much of a muchness.