The charm of the best courages is that they are inventions, inspirations, flashes of genius.

Defect in manners is usually the defect of fine perceptions. Men are too coarsely made for the delicacy of beautiful carriage and customs. It is not quite sufficient to good breeding, a union of kindness and independence.

What forests of laurel we bring, and the tears of mankind, to those who stood firm against the opinion of their contemporaries!

Truth is beautiful within and without, forevermore.

Hitch your wagon to a star.

Say thank you! I want to hear you say it now. Out loud. 'Thank you.' You're saying thank you because your faith is so strong that you don't doubt that whatever the problem, you'll get through it. You're saying thank you because you know that even in the eye of the storm, God has put a rainbow in the clouds. You're saying thank you because you know there's no problem created that can compare to the Creator of all things. Say thank you!

Lawyers are a prudent race though not very fond of liberty.