Thought is the seed of action; but action is as much its second form as thought is its first. It rises in thought, to the end that it may be uttered and acted. Always in proportion to the depth of its sense does it knock importunately at the gates of the soul, to be spoken, to be done.

I think we must get rid of slavery or we must get rid of freedom.

Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.

If you will not lend me the money, how can I pay you?

It is a capital blunder; as you discover, when another man recites his charities.

Character teaches above our wills.

The sentence must also contain its own apology for being spoken.