He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned.

Well done is better than well said.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

You can do anything you set your mind to.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.

War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.

I love the night! It's not uncommon for me to see the light of a new day before closing my eyes on the old one.

Talent is God-given be humble. Fame is man-given be thankful. Conceit is self-given be careful.

If I have managed to brighten up even one gloomy childhood – then I’m satisfied.

The world doesn't just revolve around you. There's a lot of talk in this country about the federal deficit. But I think we should talk more about our empathy deficit.

Anything can be said and, in consequence, written about anything.

Courage is a fickle creature. Just as you need it, it often makes excuses and rushes out of the room.

During the past twenty-three years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I’m proud to say that these goals have been achieved.

Activity is a sovereign remedy for the blues.

Winter sunshine is a fairy wand touching everything with a strange magic. It is like the smile of a friend in time of sorrow.

Has it ever occurred to you that there might be a difference between having an open mind and having holes in one's head?