Wherever the truth is injured, defend it.

The test of civilization is the power of drawing the most benefit out of cities.

When I was praised I lost my time, for instantly I turned around to look at the work I had thought slightly of, and that day I made nothing new.

Not gold, but only man can make a people great and strong; men who, for truth and honor's sake, stand fast and suffer long.

Do not tell me of my obligation to put all poor men in good situations. Are they my poor? I tell thee, thou foolish philanthropist, that I grudge the dollar, the dime, the cent, I give to such men as do not belong to me and to whom I do not belong

We are ashamed of our thoughts and often see them brought forth by others.

All infractions of love and equity in our social relations are speedily punished-by fear...be honest with a man and you have no fear. Try to deceive and the relationship deteriorates.