I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.

Success, remember is the reward of toil.

Heaven never helps the man who will not help himself

The curse of ignorance is that man without being good or evil is nevertheless satisfied with himself

Ugly deeds are taught by ugly deeds.

Laziness is the mother of all evils.

There is no such thing as the old age of the wise.