We like a man to come right out and say what he thinks- if we agree with him.

The pitifulest thing out is a mob; that's what an army is--a mob; they don't fight with courage that's born in them, but with courage that's borrowed from their mass, and from their officers. But a mob without any MAN at the head of it is BENEATH pitifulness.

Life is short. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly and love truly.

The miracle or the power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application and perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit.

Forget and forgive. This is not difficult when properly understood.

Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar.

It is the will of God that we must have critics and missionaries and congressmen and humorists, and we must bear the burden