A little lie can travel half way 'round the world while Truth is still lacing up her boots.

One must keep one's character. Earn a character first if you can, and if you can't, then assume one. From the code of morals I have been following and revising and revising for 72 years I remember one detail. All my life I have been honest - comparatively honest. I could never use money I had not made honestly - I could only lend it.

We can secure other people's approval, if we do right and try hard; but our own is worth a hundred of it, and no way has been found out of securing that.

I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have some legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world.

Ours is a terrible religion. The fleets of the world could swim in spacious comfort in the innocent blood it has spilt.

Use the right word, not its second cousin.

The first time a student realizes that a little learning is a dangerous thing is when he brings home a poor report card.