We may make our future by the best use of the present. There is no moment like the present.

Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.

Beauty is a great gift of heaven; not for the purpose of female vanity, but a great gift for one who loves, and wishes to be beloved.

Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.

I've a great fancy to see my own funeral afore I die.

No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.

Hope can produce the finest and most permanent springs of action.