"The greatest talent is worthless without the greatest determination."
Perseverance
"A man should never be proud of his good works and charitable acts."
"In all of us there is a touch of the divine madness."
Creativity
"Learning makes a man fit company for himself."
Education
"Vice and virtue are two different things, though neither has much appeal to most men."
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but the love of the Lord is the completion of it."
Faith
"The greatest inventions come from periods of idleness."
"Praise us as we are, and we may improve."
Gratitude
"Half the world does not know how the other half thinks."
Philosophy
"A hungry stomach cannot hear."
Work
"The world is mad, and I am only the madman who knows it."
Wisdom
"Every man wishes to be wise, but no man will admit he is a fool."
"In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything."
"The art of being a good guest is knowing when to leave."
Wisdom
"Imagination is more important than knowledge, which is limited."
Imagination
"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails."
"The happiest mortals are those who have minds capable of looking backward with satisfaction."
Peace
"I am in health and spirits good, and see no reason why I should not do well."
Hope
"Where-ever you find the greatest virtues, there you will find the greatest misery."
Philosophy
"Humanity is the masterpiece of nature."
Nature
"The sight of you is good for sore eyes, but bad for the heart."
Love
"I have ever hated all nations, professions and communities, and all my love is towards individuals."
Relationships
"We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another."
Faith
"The best doctors are Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Merryman."
Health
"A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying he is wiser today than he was yesterday."
Wisdom
"Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent."
Politics
"He was a bold man that first ate an oyster."
Courage
"The proper words in the proper places are the true definition of style."
Literature
"Every man desires to live long, but no man would be old."
Life
"Ambition is the arch-enemy of peace."
Peace