You shouldn't feel sorry for the lifestyle you haven't tasted, but for the one you are about to lose

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

Some legislators only wish to vengeance against a particular enemy. Others only look out for themselves. They devote very little time on the consideration of any public issue. They think that no harm will come from their neglect. They act as if it is always the business of somebody else to look after this or that. When this selfish notion is entertained by all, the commonwealth slowly begins to decay.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

We secure our friends not by accepting favours but by doing them.

Those who have experienced good and bad luck many times have every reason to be skeptical of successes

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.