"Movements born in hatred very quickly take on the characteristics of the thing they oppose."

"Under conditions of tyranny it is far easer to act than to think."

"Ultimately, contentment is more a shift in attitude than a change in circumstances."

"Have a strong mind and a soft heart."

"It is the simple things in life that make living worthwhile - sweet fundamental things such as love."

"The work of internal government has become the task of controlling the thousands of fifth-rate men"

"If you hear that everybody is buying a certain stock, ask who is selling."

"We must beat the iron while it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure."

"Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Thy great big joke on me."

"Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own."

"Enthusiasm is very good lubrication for the mind."

"Some men's words I remember so well that I must often use them to express my thought. Yes, because I perceive that we have heard the same truth, but they have heard it better."