"Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."

"The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing."

"We have two ears and one mouth so we may listen more and talk the less."

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

"A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."

"First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak."

"I have learned that the less I pay attention, the more often I am pleasantly suprised."

"I have harnessed the shadows that stride from world to world to sow death and madness..."

"Strong reasons make strong actions."

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

"Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance."

"Very few things happen at the right time and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects."