A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. Having been alive, it won't be so hard in the end to lie down and rest.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.
After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
I opened my mouth, then shut it, then, very slowly, I held my hands up in front of me.
The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give.
An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.