The fact which the politician faces is merely that there is less honor among thieves than was supposed, and not the fact that theyare thieves.

When you knock, ask to see God — none of the servants.

If a man believes and expects great things of himself, it makes no odds where you put him, or what you show him . . he will be surrounded by grandeur.

Rise free from care before the dawn and seek adventure. Let the noon find you by other lakes, and the night overtake thee everywhere at home. There are no larger fields than these, no worthier games than may here be played.

When I think of the gold-diggers and the Mormons, the slaves and the slave-holders and the flibustiers, I naturally dream of a glorious private life. No, I am not patriotic.

It's not enough to be busy.

It is said that a rogue does not look you in the face, neither does an honest man look at you as if he had his reputation to establish.