It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.

It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.

We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed.

We own almost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who have differed.

Vice is a creature of such hideous mien... that the more you see it the better you like it.

Vice is a creature of such hideous mien... that the more you see it the better you like it.

Even though you know a thousand things, ask the man who knows one.

Even though you know a thousand things, ask the man who knows one.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in read more

The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in the democratic process.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more

Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer.