Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business.

The orthodox faith painted God as a revengeful being, and yet people talk about loving such a being.

There is scarcely anything that drags a person down like debt.

The wonders of the ages assembled for your edification, education and enjoyment - for a price.

Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests.

Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself.

Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master.