When I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is swelling or growing.

The difference between a strong man and a weak one is that the former does not give up after a defeat.

Every one at the bottom of his heart cherishes vanity; even the toad thinks himself good-looking,--"rather tawny perhaps, but look at his eye!

The princes among us are those who forget themselves and serve others.

Conservatism is the policy of make no change and consult your grandmother when in doubt.

The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.

In the last analysis, my fellow country men, as we in America would be the first to claim, a people are responsible for the acts of their government.