The secret of drunkenness is, that it insulates us in thought, whilst it unites us in feeling.

We aim above the mark to hit the mark.

Duty grows everywhere--like children, like grass.

Best masters for the young writer and speaker are the fault- finding brothers and sisters at home who will not spare him, but willpick and cavil, and tell the odious truth.

When you have worn out yourshoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber ofyour body. I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats andclothes you have worn out.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.

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.