When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.

Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand, and always disinterested; having this advantage over oral instructors, that they are ready to repeat their lesson as often as we please.

Most lawyers who win a case advise their clients, "We have won," and when justice has frowned upon their cause ... "You have lost.

True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess.

In cross examination, as in fishing, nothing is more ungainly than a fisherman pulled into the water by his catch.

A speaker who does not strike oil in ten minutes should stop boring.

Some people will believe anything if you whisper it to them.