A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.

Wide differences of opinion in matters of religious, political, and social belief must exist if conscience and intellect alike are not to be stunted, if there is to be room for healthy growth.

Silent strength is the quality of all good men and most mummies.

Everyone loves justice in the affairs of another.

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

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.

Do not get into a fight if you can possibly avoid it. If you get in, see it through. Don't hit if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting, but never hit soft. Don't hit at all if you can help it; don't hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep.