Where Labor stands idle ... there is a demonstrated deficiency, not of Capital, but of brains.

I do not regret having braved public opinion, when I knew it was wrong and was sure it would be merciless.

There is no bigotry like that of "free thought" run to seed.

If you have no family or friends to aid you . . . turn your face to the Great West and there build up your home and fortune.

The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.

I am too sick to be out of bed, too crazy to sleep, and am surrounded by horrors.

Fame is a vapor, popularity is an accident, riches take wings, those who cheer today may curse tomorrow and only one thing endures - character.