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

The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

A friend should be like money, tried before being required, not found faulty in our need.

The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.

They are wrong who think that politics is like an ocean voyage or a military campaign, something to be done with some particular end in view, something which leaves off as soon as that end is reached. It is not a public chore, to be got over with. It is a way of life. It is the life of a domesticated political and social creature who is born with a love for public life, with a desire for honor, with a feeling for his fellows; and it lasts as long as need be.

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.

I confess myself the greatest coward in the world, for I dare not do an ill thing.