Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality.

Let it, then, be henceforth proclaimed to the world, that man's conscience was created free; that he is no longer accountable to his fellow man for his religio…

So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations.

Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette - the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.

'Steeplejacking's a bit of a spasmodic job, so you can play with your steam engine instead. It's a bit like being very rich.'

Penny saved is a penny got.

I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.