Those who live to the future must always appear selfish to those who live to the present.

Postpone not your life.

The State must follow, and not lead, the character and progress of the citizen.

Steam was till the other day the devil which we dreaded. Every pot made by any human potter or brazier had a hole in its cover, to let off the enemy, lest he should lift pot and roof and carry the house away.

Others can get in your way temporarily, but only you can get out of your way permanently. Our best thoughts come from others.

Always pay; for first or last you must pay your entire debt.

When a whole nation is roaring patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the purity of its heart.