A mere literary man is a dull man; a man who is solely a man of business is a selfish man; but when literature and commerce are united, they make a respectable man.

Such is the constitution of man that labour may be styled its own reward; nor will any external incitements be requisite, if it be considered how much happiness is gained, and how much misery escaped, by frequent and violent agitation of the body.

Every human being whose mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

Your aspirations are your possibilities.

The first step to greatness is to be honest.

A man who is good enough to go to heaven is good enough to be a clergyman.