There is only one duty, only one safe course, and that is to try to be right.

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful.

Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live.

Never give in, never! Be it concerning large things or small things, never, never, never!

Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind.

Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.

There is no such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion.