You may be witty, but not satirical.

The darkest hour in any man's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money without earning it.

Mr. Lincoln is already defeated. He cannot be re-elected.

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

Men who have great riches and little culture rush into business, because they are weary of themselves.

Ease up, the play is over.

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.