Swimming for his life, a man does not see much of the country through which the river winds.

I am certain, from experience, of the immense advantage of strict account-keeping in early life. It is just like learning the grammar then, which when once learned need not be referred to afterwards.

We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.

Commerce is the equalizer of the wealth of nations.

Is not that state a warning and a judgment for our heavy sins as a nation?

Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right.