If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
One can't prescribe books, even the best books, to people unless one knows a good deal about each individual person.
Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade.
A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition
Be slow to judge for we know little of what has been done and nothing of what has been resisted.
If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! I know whose love would follow me still Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine!