It was enough to make a body ashamed of the human race.
Beware the pull on your heartstrings -- it's often the pursestrings that are actually being reached for.
The strongest possible piece of advice I would give any young woman is: Don't screw around, and don't smoke.
You must not think me necessarily foolish because I am facetious, nor will I consider you necessarily wise because you are grave.
Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in life.
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field - and keep on doing it.
Now is the time for all good men to come to.