Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expedience.

Unrestrained greed means the ruin of the great woods and the drying up of the sources of the rivers.

If we put corrupt men in public office and sneeringly acquiesce in their corruptions, then we are wrong ourselves.

With self-discipline, all things are possible

Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.

My power vanishes into thin air the instant that my fellow citizens, who are straight and honest, cease to believe that I represent them and fight for what is straight and honest. That is all the strength that I have.