The difference between a smart man and a wise man is that a smart man knows what to say, a read more

The difference between a smart man and a wise man is that a smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows whether or not to say it.

Habits are safer than rules; you don't have to watch them. And you don't have to keep them either. They read more

Habits are safer than rules; you don't have to watch them. And you don't have to keep them either. They keep you. - Essays.

Intelligence is that faculty of mind, by which order is perceived in a situation previously considered disordered.

Intelligence is that faculty of mind, by which order is perceived in a situation previously considered disordered.

What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.

What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.

Rest, rest, shall I have not all eternity to rest.

Rest, rest, shall I have not all eternity to rest.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets. - Maxims.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets. - Maxims.

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind.

In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind.

Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted read more

Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society.