A man may fulfill the object of his existence by asking a question he cannot answer, and attempting a task he cannot achieve.

The mind of a bigot to the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour on it, the more it contracts.

I would never use a long word, even, where a short one would answer the purpose.

It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.

Stillness of person and steadiness of features are signal marks of good breeding.

Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it.

Leverage is everything-don't begin to pry until you've got the long arm on your side.