Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.