We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.

Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

When one is deprived of ones liberty, one is right in blaming not so much the man who puts the shackles on as the one who had the power to prevent him, but did not use it.

He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.