Society and the World

Begin with the determination to succeed and the work is half done already.

In religion and politics, people's belief's and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination

In religion and politics, people's belief's and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination

There are many humorous things in the world; among them, the white man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages.

There are many humorous things in the world; among them, the white man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages.

I do not wish any reward but to know I have done the right thing.

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.

Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.

A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies.

Imagine, if you will, that I am an idiot. Then, imagine that I am also a Congressman. But, alas, I repeat myself.

A tax is a fine for doing well, a fine is a tax for doing wrong.

A tax is a fine for doing well, a fine is a tax for doing wrong.

I am always on the side of the revolutionists, because there never was a revolution unless there were some oppressive and intolerable conditions against which to revolute .

To be satisfied with what one has; that is wealth.

Those that respect the law and love sausage should watch neither being made.

It is wiser to find out than to suppose .

If you have nothing to say, say nothing.

Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one.

Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one.

Of all the animals, man is the only one that lies.

Love your enemy, it will scare the hell out of them.

Sacred cows make the best hamburger.

Enthusiasm is caught, not taught .