Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.

Vanity costs money, labor, horses, men, women, health and peace, and is still nothing at last,--a long way leading nowhere.

The civility of no race can be perfect whilst another race is degraded.

That which dominates our imagination and our thoughts will determine our life and character.

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

Nothing can bring you happiness but yourself especially how you choose to think about your situation.