The truth is, the more kind and liberal a man is, the more generous will be the patronage bestowed upon him.

Money-getters are the benefactors of our race. To them ... are we indebted for our institutions of learning, and of art, our academies, colleges and churches.

You can fool most of the people most of the time.

The noblest art is that of making others happy

I am prouder of my title 'The Children's Friend' than if I were to be called 'The King of the World'.

Witchcraft is one of the most baseless, absurd, disgusting and silly of all the humbugs.

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