Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story read more

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord.

He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord.

Sometimes in our confusion, we see not the world as it is, but the world though eyes blurred by the read more

Sometimes in our confusion, we see not the world as it is, but the world though eyes blurred by the mind.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.

A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.

You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's read more

You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is.

Right is its own defense.

Right is its own defense.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.