The average man is rich enough when he has a little more than he has got.

Take away fear, and the battle of Freedom is half won.

The wisdom of the wise is an uncommon degree of common sense.

Let us remember, when we are inclined to be disheartened, that the private soldier is a poor judge of the fortunes of a great battle.

Democracy is only an experiment in government, and it has the obvious disadvantage of merely counting votes instead of weighing them.

Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself.

Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.