A man who examines the saddle and bridle and not the animal itself when he is out to buy a horse is a fool; similarly, only an absolute fool values a man according to his clothes, or according to his position, which after all is only something we wear like clothing.

There is this blessing, that while life has but one entrance, it has exits innumerable, and as I choose the house in which I live, the ship in which I will sail, so will I choose the time and manner of my death.

Familiarity reduces the greatness of things.

It is sweet to mingle tears with tears; Griefs, where they wound in solitude, Wound more deeply.

Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.

The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.

It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.