One of the rarest things that a man ever does, is to do the best he can.
Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.
The thinner the ice, the more anxious is everyone to see whether it will bear.
A learned fool is one who has read everything and simply remembered it.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just, But four times he who gets his blow in fust
Dangers are sum like a kold bath, very dangerous while you stand stripped on the bank, but often not only harmless, but invigorating, if you pitch into them.