You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Sir, we must beware of needless innovation, especially when guided by logic.
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.
Love always elevates the character of man. It never lowers him, provided love be love.
You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies government.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel.