Present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages.
Who would ever give up the reality of dreams for relative knowledge?
Better that we should die fighting than be outraged and dishonored. Better to die than to live in slavery.
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
We have all of us sufficient fortitude to bear the misfortunes of others.
Workaholics are energized rather than enervated by their work-their energy paradoxically expands as it is expended.
I respect only those who resist me, but cannot tolerate them.
Nothing is so burdensome as a secret.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
The truth is rarely pure, and never simple.
His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him.
Time is a wealth of change, but the clock in its parody makes it mere change and no wealth.
Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now.
I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.
Strength is a matter of the made-up mind.
There was a small boy of Quebec Who was buried in snow to the neck: When they said 'Are you friz?' He replied 'Yes, I is - But we don't call this cold in Quebec!'
The grandeur that was Rome.
Action is the only reality, not only reality but morality, as well.
You had better be ready to change your mind when needed.
Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book shown to him by heart, and his friends can only read the title.