Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Man is neither by birth nor disposition a savage, nor of unsocial habits, but only becomes so by indulging in vices contrary to his nature.

The crowns of kings do not prevent those who wear them from being tormented sometimes by violent headaches.

The present offers itself to our touch for only an instant of time and then eludes the senses.

Those are greedy of praise prove that they are poor in merit.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

Politics is not like an ocean voyage or a military campaign... something which leaves off as soon as reached. It is not a public chore to be gotten over with. It is a way of life.