To be satisfied with what one has; that is wealth. As long as one sorely needs a certain additional amount, that man isn't rich.

It would not be possible for Noah to do in our day what he was permitted to do in his own ... The inspector would come and examine the Ark, and make all sorts of objections.

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.

Trial by jury is the palladium of our liberties. I do not know what a palladium is, but I am sure it is a good thing!

I have spent most of my time worrying about things that have never happened. Worrying is not an action! In fact, it is action that alleviates concern and dissipates worries. Take more actions when you feel that worry is creeping in to steal your time. It need not be a huge action, any action in the direction you want to go will do.

The most permanent lessons in morals are those which come, not of book teaching, but of experience.

There isn't a Parallel of Latitude but thinks it would have been the Equator if it had had its rights.