A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

Whenever I hear people talking about liberal ideas, I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive.

If you live criticizing people, you won't have time to love them.

With little art, clear wit and sense Suggest their own delivery.

Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one.

I laugh at my heart, and do its will

Because everyone uses language to talk, everyone thinks he can talk about language.