Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

The message from the hedge-leaves, Heed it, whoso thou art; Under lowly eaves Lives the happy heart.

Experience teaches that a strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.

I am imagination. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear what the ears cannot hear. I can feel what the heart cannot feel.

Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses.

Fortune helps the brave.

A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty.

It was swept under the carpet.

Filled with fury, rapt, inspir'd.

This man I thought had been a lord among wits; but I find he is only a wit among lords.

The purpose firm is equal to the deed.

We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it.

Husbands are awkward things to deal with; even keeping them in hot water will not make them tender.

The difference between men and boys .... .... is the price of their toys.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

He who boasts of his accomplishments will heap ridicule.