Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, To speak dishonorably is pardonable.

Rash indeed is he who reckons on the morrow, or haply on days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.

A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers would one day suffer reverse.

Knowledge must come through action; you can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.

How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong!

Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.

I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.