“ Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. ”

“ Question with boldness even the existence of a God because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear. ”

“ But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine. ”

“ I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be. ”

“ Power is not alluring to pure minds. ”

“ It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. ”

“ It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. ”

“ When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred. ”

“ In matters of style, swim with the current in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ”

“ When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred. ”