"An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere."

"Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others."

"A woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all."

"A fishing rod is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool at the other."

"No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned."

"Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance."

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

"Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps."

"The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of the common man."

"You have to expect things of yourself before you do them."

"Fear secretes acids; but love and trust are sweet juices."

"No human thing is of serious importance."