As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.

He who does something at the head of one regiment, will eclipse him who does nothing at the head of a hundred.

That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who’ll get me a book I ain’t read.

In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it, will make you less miserable now.

There are two rules for success:
1) Never tell everything you know. Roger H.

I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.

With malice toward none, with charity for all, ...let us strive on to finish the work we are in, ...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.

No man resolved to make the most of himself has time to waste on personal contention.

I will prepare and some day my chance will come.