When we do not know a person - and also when we do - we have to judge his size by the size and nature of his achievements, as compared with the achievements of others in his special line of business - there is no other way.

All right, then, I'll go to hell.

The older we grow the greater becomes our wonder at how much ignorance one can contain without bursting one's clothes.

Few of us stand prosperity; another man's I mean.

A woman springs a sudden reproach upon you which provokes a hot retort, and then she will presently ask you to apologize.

God has put something noble and good into every heart His hand created.

I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't.