Of metaphors, those generally conduce most to energy or vivacity of style which illustrate an intellectual by a sensible object.

Some men's reputation seems like seed-wheat, which thrives best when brought from a distance.

Nothing but the right can ever be expedient, since that can never be true expediency which would sacrifice a great good to a less.

A man will never change his mind if he have no mind to change.

When a man says he wants to work, what he means is that he wants wages.

Unless people can be kept in the dark, it is best for those who love the truth to give them the full light.

He who is not aware of his ignorance will be only misled by his knowledge.