Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
I'd learned my lesson.
Set all things in their own peculiar place, and know that order is the greatest grace.
An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.