Near the lake where drooped the willow, Long time ago!

It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius.

The union of lakes--the union of lands-- The union of States none can sever-- The union of hearts--the union of hands-- And the flag of our Union for ever!

We esteem in the world those who do not merit our esteem, and neglect persons of true worth; but the world is like the ocean--the pearl is in its depths, the seaweed swims.

Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now.

A man of learning who makes no use of what he knows, is like a cloud which gives no rain.

You desire to be learned, wealthy, and great, without labor; it is one of the follies still extant in the world.

A laughing fool ... seems born for nothing but to show his teeth.

It made and preserves us a nation.

Law has been called a bottomless pit, not so much because of its depth, as that its windings are so obscure nobody can see the end.

With strong self-esteem you can climb any mountain and weather any storm.

If you pray for rain long enough, it eventually does fall. If you pray for floodwaters to abate, they eventually do. The same happens in the absence of prayers.

Gray is not a substitute for black and white. You don’t bump into people without saying you’re sorry. When you shake hands, it’s supposed to mean something. If someone is in trouble, you reach out.

When you have got an elephant by the hind leg and he is trying to run away it is best to let him run.

My men and I have decided that our boss, the president of the United States, is as tough as woodpecker lips.

It’s history. It’s poetry.

You measure your people and you take action on those that don't measure up.

Life's a long and winding ride, better have the right one by your side; And happiness don't drug its feet, time moves faster than you think.

If you're hurt, lick your wounds and get up again. If you've given it your absolute best, it's time to move forward.

Is it the realization that people recently psychoanalyzed tend to be dreadful bores which makes the U.S.A. army reject them for the draft?