“Respectability is the dickey on the bosom of civilization.”

“If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleve”

“Constant effort and frequent mistakes are the stepping stones to genius.”

“So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs.”

“Responsibility is the price of freedom.”

“Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom for himself.”

“Often we can help each other most by leaving each other alone at other times we need the hand-grasp and the word of cheer. ”

“The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence.”

“Pray that success will not come any faster than you are able to endure it.”

“He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much.”

“Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. ”