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

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

If, on a full and final review, my life and practice shall be found unworthy of my principles, let due infamy be heaped on my memory; but let none be led thereby to distrust the principles to which I proved recreant, nor yet the ability of some to adorn them by a suitable life and conversation. To unerring time be all this committed.

Wisdom is never dear, provided the article be genuine.

The best style of writing, as well as the most forcible, is the plainest.

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

Stupidity has no friends, and wants none.