In the midst of vice we are in virtue, and vice versa.

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

The seven deadly sins: Want of money, bad health, bad temper, chastity, family ties, knowing that you know things, and believing in the Christian religion.

It has been said that the love of money is the root of all evil. The want of money is so quite as truly.

The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.

Man is the only animal that laughs and has a state legislature.

The sinews of art and literature, like those of war, are money.