The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].

The happiest people in this world are those who have the most interesting thoughts.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

Unlimited power is worse for the average person than unlimited alcohol; and the resulting intoxication is more damaging for others. Very few have not deteriorated when given absolute dominion. It is worse for the governor than for the governed.

Never try to outsmart a woman, unless you are another woman.

I believe a knowledge of the Bible without a college course is more valuable than a college course without a Bible.