I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle.

These capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert, to fleece the people.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.

If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening my axe.

Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth closed and let people wonder if you're a fool than to open it and remove all their doubt.

He can compress the most words into the smallest idea of any man I know.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.

I am not bound to win, I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to the light I have.