I do not resent criticism, even when for the sake of emphasis; it parts for the time with reality.

We must learn from misfortune the means of future strength.

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

There is no sphere of human thought in which it is easier to show superficial cleverness and the appearance of superior wisdom than in discussing questions of currency and exchange

Study history, study history. In history lie all the secrets of statecraft.

In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.

They have done what they like. Their difficulty is to like what they have done.