When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.

You may say organize, organize, organize; but there may be so much organization that it will interfere with the work to be done.

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

To avoid lying, do nothing that needs covering.

It was a place of sin, loose women, whiskey and gambling. It was no place for a good Presbyterian, and I did not long remain one.

I was born with Halley's Comet and I expect to die upon its return

Always obey your parents. When they are present. This is the best policy in the long run. Because if you don't, they will make you. Most parents think they know better than you do, and you can generally make more by humoring that superstition than you can by acting on your own better judgment.